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Dog Training Rewards: What Works Best (and What to ...
Using the best dog training rewards is almost as important as choosing your dog trainin...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? Don't Tell Pixie I Told You A...
Why do dogs eat poop? Is it ever "normal" or a sign of something bad? Don't tell Pixie ...
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Why Do Dogs Follow You Around? Shadow on Four Legs
Ever wonder: why is my dog so clingy? While I'm close with my dogs, this behavior once ...
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Dog Bad Breath: This Stinks! And How to Fix It
Dog bad breath can catch you off-guard and ruin the perfect bonding moment. Several yea...
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Positive Reinforcement Training: Why Reward Beats P...
Like most people who've always had dogs, I regret some of the ways I've approached dog ...
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Protein for Dogs: The Secret Ingredient Society For...
To find the best protein for dogs, it's important to look at the diets of my dogs' ance...
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How to Train a Dog to Sit: It Doesn't Get Much Easi...
The other day, I was at the lake with my dogs running off-leash when an over-excited go...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? The Truth Behind Their Green...
"Is it bad for dogs to eat grass?," is the first thing I thought when I saw my loveable...
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Obedience Dog Training: Good Dogs Aren’t Born, They...
A "good dog" is a well-behaved dog, a socialized dog who understands how to interact wi...
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Dangerous Foods for Dogs: What’s Safe, What’s Toxic...
Chocolate is a big no-no when it comes to dangerous foods for dogs. But many other toxi...
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Reactive Dog Training: Turning Chaos Into Calm, One...
I have seen reactive dog training go wrong more than once—tugging, berating, shouting, ...
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Dog Keeps Sneezing: It's Not What You Think
Why is my dog sneezing so much? I asked myself the same question the other night. I was...
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How to Get a Puppy to Stop Biting: From Teething Te...
Look! Puppy teeth are sharp. You don't have to explain to me why you screamed like a to...
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Best Dog Breeds for Apartments: The Perfect Pup for...
I’ll admit it—I’ve always had a thing for big dogs. There’s just something about a mass...
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Crate Training a Puppy: The Tale of Tiny and the Co...
Crate training a puppy is easier than you think. And if you present the crate experienc...
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How Big Will My Puppy Get? The Mystery of Murphy
How big will my puppy get? Every new dog parent wants to know. And I've got the answer ...
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How to Potty Train an Older Dog: No More Indoor Oop...
It's hard enough to learn how to train a dog to pee outside when they're a puppy. It's ...
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Dog Ear Infections: Time for an Uncomfortable Conve...
Dog Ear Infections can sneak up on even the most attentive pup parent. And the signs of...
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Clicker Training for Dogs: Could It Be Better than ...
I haven't always been a fan of clicker training for dogs. In fact, it confused me. Why ...
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Dog Kidney Disease: Biscuit's Journey to Better Dog...
When dogs start to show early signs of kidney disease, immediate action can drastically...
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Puppy Socialization: Raising a Confident, Happy Pup...
Just like a human child learns not to run into the street or how to interact with new p...
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Dog Dental Care: How Wolves Keep Their Teeth Clean
Just like humans, dog dental care is vital for oral and overall dog health. Without a c...
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How to Train a Dog Not to Bite: The Tricks, Treats,...
Learning how to train a dog not to bite at an early age can save you a lot of trouble a...
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Dog Diabetes: What Every Pup Parent Needs to Know
In our cozy corner of the world, it's easy to think we're immune to some of life's hard...
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Dog Collar Vs Harness: The Right Choice for Your Ca...
The best training tools can make all the difference. Choosing between a dog collar vs h...
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Why Do Dogs Like Chewing on Bones? Mystery Solved
If you've ever wondered why do dogs like chewing bones, you're certainly not alone. I g...
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Dog Training Collars: A Guide for Responsible Pet P...
Last weekend, during our neighborhood dog meet-up, the topic of dog training collars sp...
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Foods Dogs Can Eat: Healthy Human Foods to Feed You...
The human foods dogs can eat may surprise you as much as those that should stay off-lim...
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How to Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash
Knowing how to train a dog on a leash isn't as simple as attach and go. Resistance is a...
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How to Trim Your Dogs Nails: A Guide to Happy, Heal...
Learning how to trim your dog's nails is one of those things in life that seems so easy...
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Must-Have Dog Training Supplies for Success
Some dog training supplies are worth their weight in gold—or at least as valuable as a ...
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Understanding Canine Communication: Dog Body Langua...
There's more to dog body communication than most people realize. From dog body language...
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Positive Reward Training for Dogs: Building Trust w...
Positive reward training for dogs is a pup parents' secret sauce for training a well-be...
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10 Canine Nutrition Myths Debunked: Some Still Beli...
Over the years, I've talked to a lot of dog parents in my dog-loving community. From sh...
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How to Teach a Dog to Come: Recall Training = Freed...
Learning how to teach a dog to come is a critical skill for any dog parent who cares ab...
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The Role of Exercise in Dog Mental Health
Just like humans, a pup with declining dog mental health will struggle to manage stress...
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What Are the Best Dog Treats for Training?
The best dog treats for training may not come in bright-colored packages with big brand...
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How to Spot Nutritional Deficiencies in Dogs: 8 Sig...
Sometimes, the signs of nutritional deficiencies in dogs stare you in the face, but we ...
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How to Stop Your Dog from Barking at Strangers
With 3 dogs in my home, you might think it gets reasonably chaotic—with a symphony of d...
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Fiber for Dogs: How to Safely Use Dog Treats for Di...
Dogs eat meat in nature, right? Do dogs need fiber? I hear this a lot when it comes to ...
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How to Potty Train a Dog: Patience, Persistence, an...
Some life skills are indispensable, like how to potty train a dog. Like me, you've been...
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How to Manage Dog Shedding: Tools and Tips for Heal...
With warmer weather still several months away, it may seem too early to think about how...
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How to Address Aggressive Behavior in Dogs: Sudden ...
Some dogs struggle with aggression. They stay on high alert, growl, and even attack. As...
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Recognizing and Treating Common Dog Skin Issues
Dog skin issues can arise out of nowhere. And it's not always easy to pinpoint a culpri...
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How to House Train a Puppy
Aw, potty training dogs—my favorite pastime. Not so much! But it's important. House tra...
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The Benefits of Mental Stimulation for Dogs
Mental stimulation for dogs isn't just a wellness trend. Dogs are very feeling creature...
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Choosing the Right Dog Training Equipment: The Long...
The right dog training gear can be the difference between weeks of frustration and trai...
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The Importance of Regular Exercise for Dogs: No Bon...
The benefits of exercise for dogs are often overlooked. It's easy to focus on things hu...
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Effective Dog Obedience Training Techniques
Training your dog isn’t just about teaching them to sit or stay. It’s about building a ...
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Understanding and Managing Dog Anxiety
Dog anxiety should never be ignored. Staying in a heightened state of alert can damage ...
