Category:Behavior & Training

If your female dog has not been spayed and she is above the age of 9 months, you can expect her to go into heat approximately two times a year. The duration of heat will be about 3 weeks and requires a lot of care and concern on the part of the dog owner. Follow …
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Never mind the peanut butter, the hot dog pieces, the fancy butters, or anything else the local yuppie pet store is trying to sell you. Most dogs will take pills with nothing more than your patience and their innate desire to please their master. Step 1 Shake the bottle to bring the dogs over. They …
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Owning a dog is a richly rewarding experience that improves the quality of one’s life in many fun ways. Dogs are tried and true companions… they encourage us to spend more time outdoors getting sun and exercise… they sleep at the foot of the bed, providing warmth on chilly winter nights… and if properly trained, …
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USUALLY WHEN A DOG WILL NOT COME TO YOU IT’S AN OWNER-CREATED PROBLEM. If your dog doesn’t come when he’s called, it’s very likely an owner-created or family-created problem, not your dog’s problem. By not training your dog properly, you can create a dog that you have little or no control over. That’s the first …
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I grew up in a household of dogs, ranging from my mother’s Chow, Stoney, to a Bull Mastiff named Brutus. The one thing I learned quickly was that for one reason or another, all dogs bark. It is innate for them to bark. It is a means of communication. We are disadvantaged if we do …
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First of all, what are service animals? Service animals are trained animals that aim to perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Some common examples are animals who guide blind people, pull wheelchairs, protect people having seizures, and assist in other everyday tasks around the home, such as turning light switches on and off. These animals …
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Every dog owner feels the same way as you do—his dog is the best. Your dog may be the best and you think it is better than dogs in TV commercials. So you thought that maybe, you can get your dog in TV commercials, too. Show business can be your dog’s lifetime career. But wait. …
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Dogs are natural runners and love to socialize. They enjoy having freedom and a place to roam. Chaining or tethering a dog can be dangerous to you, the dog, and other animals. Some people believe that chaining is the only way to keep the dog confined when nobody is home, while others view chaining as …
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A dog should be trained starting at a young age. Part of the dog training is to tell them to stop barking at everything they see. An electronic training collar is used by most trainers to help the dog do their obedience exercises. The collar has sensors that will detect when the dog is barking …
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You’ve brought your perfect puppy home, and you’ve stocked up on puppy food, treats, and squeaky toys. You’ve read everything you can find about house training. But if you want to give your puppy the best chance at being welcomed by everyone she meets, you should take her to obedience school as well. Mastering basic …
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