Category:Behavior & Training

We love taking our dogs out for walks and taking them to the dog park to run, play, and be sociable with other dogs. For the most part dogs get along pretty well and are able to run around and play with each other without any problems. But on occasion they don’t get along, and …
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A pet dog is very rewarding for plenty of people. Canines can become very attached to their owners, and can be useful not only for fetching the paper, but also for handicapped people who can use guide dogs outside of the house. Dogs, however, can also have bad habits that can make your life with …
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Pet owners have great temptations to spoil their dogs.  Dogs are loyal, loving companions and human masters often misread this love and loyalty as a need for spoiling that does not enhance the life of their beloved pets.   Often the reason owners avoid spoiling a dog is that they become educated about a dog’s needs, …
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A dog’s pack drive is its motivation to belong to a pack for survival purposes.  Being in a group means that the dog is protected, nurtured, and guided by several other group members.  Pack drive makes a dog want to belong to a group, may it be of other dogs or humans who have him …
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Indeed, a dog is man’s best friend. But sometimes, isn’t it baffling when you try to approach an unfamiliar dog and then it growls at you? This could partly be that some dogs are fearful of strangers and trying to protect themselves. They try to show some hint of dislike. On the other hand, even …
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Dogs not only serve as guards for your house nowadays, some have become full-service animals. What are these service animals? They’re usually dogs who assist those who have trouble with everyday living, so they can lead more independent lives. They usually cater to the disabled and senior citizens. Now, you may wonder what a seeing …
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In introducing a new dog to a pack, the first step is to examine and assess the dogs currently in your pack. All dogs are unique animals, and some dogs are more amenable to being with new dogs. However, there are some general rules: Same sex pairs don’t get along as well as opposite sex …
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