Category:Behavior & Training

Having a green lifestyle is popular today, especially among health enthusiasts. This involves reduction of one’s carbon footprint through many ways. This also includes eating food that is prepared in environmentally-friendly ways, and avoiding the use of chemical-based medications. Herbal medication and natural supplements are therefore gaining popularity. It’s not only us humans that can …
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Puppies are bundles of energy much like the Energizer bunny.  They love to play with their siblings, with you and with anything they find lying around.  Although this may appear to be adorably cute at times, allowing this behavior to continue may lead to behavioral problems in the future. Your responsibility is to make sure …
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Training your dog can see like an overwhelming task, but purchasing the right equipment is the best way to start off on the right foot. There are several things to add to your list when you head to the pet supply store to look for training equipment: Whether you are bringing home a puppy or …
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With three major types of dog training collars to choose from, an owner should consider carefully all his options before buying a dog training collar. Each dog training collar has advantages and disadvantages. While most dogs will respond favorably to any of the dog training collars, overly aggressive or fearful dogs can react negatively to …
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Dogs use barking, whining, and howling to communicate. Some dogs like to “talk” more than others; they may have learned to get attention by making noise. If your dog’s barking becomes excessive, it can disrupt sleep, become annoying, and cause problems with neighbors. For some dogs, the barking can become so excessive it endangers the …
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Build a tire jump to train your dog at home, without spending tons of money. What you will need: (x4) 20-inch PVC pipes (x2) 5-inch PVC pipes (x2) 47-inch PVC pipes (x2) 37-inch PVC pipes (x4) T joints (x2) Elbow joints (x3) Bungee cords (x1) Tire – size will depend upon dog and competition (x3) …
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Building a dog jump may be the most inexpensive way to agility train.  Agility training teaches dog obedience and helps keep them in shape.  There are many different types of agility training methods, but a dog jump is the best for beginners.  A dog jump teaches a dog to listen and follow specific commands from …
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Weave poles are extremely common obstacles in agility competitions. They vary in number, but usually fall between 6 and 12 poles. The spacing of the poles depends on the agility level of your dog. At home, you can find poles that stick in the ground or are freestanding. Poles that stick in the ground are …
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Most people choose puppies as a pet. If it is your first time to bring home a new puppy, there are some things that you can do to make your puppy more comfortable in his new home. By making your puppy comfortable, you will also have an easier time in taking care of him and …
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Living with a dog is great, especially if you do not live with anyone. You have someone to greet you when you arrive home from your work and someone to protect you from other people. Your dog can be lonely if you leave him alone in your house. A good solution to this is by …
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