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Every breed of dog was developed for a specific job. Some dogs were bred to pull sleds or wagons while others were bred to protect and guard.
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In a wolf pack there is always a leader. Usually there is a male and female leader but not always. The rest of the pack settles into a pecking
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Canine behaviors that have been rewarded, purposely or not, are behaviors that the dog will repeat in the hope of gaining another reward. When
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Stress Free Sits and Downs For Puppies: These are the most critical stages of a puppy's life, the time when his attitude toward and
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(Note: Although we mention “puppy” in this schedule, the same routine can be used to housetrain adult dogs.) 7:00 a.m. - Get
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There was a time when people thought that dogs shouldn't begin any formal training until they were six months old. This may be fine if your
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Most owners are able to teach their dog to obey the “sit” command. However, teaching him to sit and teaching him to keep sitting
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Getting ready to sit/down all around the world! The Sit and Down commands are usually the first commands we teach our dogs. What we often
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Have you ever heard someone say or perhaps you’ve caught yourself saying, “My dog knows he did wrong”, or how about this,
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If crate training is not an option for you, an exercise pen or small dog-proofed room, ideally with an open crate placed inside, is a must.
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Almost every day in my veterinary clinic I hear the immortal words (or some version, there of) - “You can’t teach an old dog new
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Man's Best Friend is Becoming an Endangered Species After centuries of devotion, servitude, and companionship to mankind our dogs
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Dogs are motivated by attention, and they do not care whether it is negative or positive attention. Say, for example, that your dog is whining
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The most important things you will teach your dog is to be clean in the house and to go "potty" outside; rain or shine, night or
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If you are new to the world of dogs, you'll be surprised at the number of choices in collars now on the market. While the majority of collars
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Over the years there have been numerous theories regarding the correct way to discipline a dog. But many of today’s trainers cringe at
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Crate training your dog may take some time and effort, but can be useful in a variety of situations. If you have a new dog or puppy, you can use
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The most common non-medical problem that dog owners ask me about is aggression toward people and other dogs. There is enormous variation in
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The most common non-medical problem that dog owners ask me about is aggression toward people and other dogs. There is enormous variation in
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Have you ever noticed how your dog often flinches or looks despondent when you hug it? Or no matter how far you throw out your arms and lean
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