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Basic Dog Training: The Morning Bruno Sat on My Foo...
Let’s get one thing out of the way—basic dog training isn’t about turning your pup into...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Their Vomit: The Moment Bruno Made ...
Let me set the scene: it’s a sunny afternoon. I’m planting basil by the back fence, Pix...
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How to Teach a Dog to Drop It: My Labrador's Sock O...
I never thought I'd be that lady yelling "drop it!" at a dog who was proudly prancing a...
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Real Bones for Dogs: How My Pups Became Official Ta...
If you ever needed proof that real bones are a dog's version of winning the lottery, ju...
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How to Train a Dog to Stay: The Day Bruno Outsmarte...
If you've ever tried to teach a dog to stay while holding a piece of steak (or, in my c...
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Xylitol and Dogs: A Sugar-free Snack Sent Them to D...
I was talking with a friend from high school the other day. And as we were catching up,...
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How to Teach a Dog to Roll Over The Trick That Took...
I knew I was in trouble when I heard a loud thunk, followed by the unmistakable sound o...
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Can Dogs Eat Ice + A Summer Story from My Back Porch
As warmer days approach, I'm thinking about past summers I've spent with my dogs: trail...
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How to Teach a Dog to Shake: The One Trick that Mak...
The first time I taught Bruno to shake, I’ll be honest—I wasn’t expecting much. He’s a ...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop: Those Litter Box Antics E...
Ever wonder why do dogs eat cat poop? Surely the thousands of dogs waiting patiently fo...
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Marker Training for Dogs: The Secret Weapon in My P...
Want to know how to train a dog fast? Eliminate the ambiguity. And streamline communica...
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Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys: The Day One Squeak W...
Why do dogs like squeaky toys? My terrier, Pixie, may have the answer. It was 5:08 a.m....
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How to Teach a Dog to Fetch: When Bruno Refused to ...
Pixie loves to fetch. Bruno? He thinks fetch means “I bring it halfway and then we wres...
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Dog Not Eating: The Day Pixie Turned Down Steak (Ye...
So the other day...my dog refused to eat—steak. Not old, overcooked steak I was ready t...
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Dog Training: The Real Reason Bruno Stopped Chasing...
My neighbor Greg got a new dog. His name is Moose. He’s not a moose. But you wouldn’t k...
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Puppy Crying: What That Tiny Wail Really Means
It started at 3:07 a.m. The kind of high-pitched whimper that slices straight through s...
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How to Teach a Dog to Lay Down (This Calms a Dog Do...
Saturday morning in our neighborhood usually starts with the chorus of barking dogs, le...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Dirt: The Secret Behind Their Soil ...
Wondering why dogs eat dirt? So, did I. Last week, I caught Bruno with his face halfway...
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How to Put on a Dog Harness
Learning how to put on a dog harness may have saved my relationship with my dogs. It st...
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New Puppy Checklist: 9 Puppy Essentials Before You ...
Puppies seem all cuteness and cuddles at first. But as my neighbor recently found out, ...
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Dog Crate Sizes: Can a Crate Be Too Roomy?
Dog crate sizes can be tricky. The other day, I walked into the living room to find Pix...
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Dog Upset Stomach: Why Bruno's Grass Addiction Has ...
Even if Bruno never says a word, sometimes a dog upset stomach is hard to miss. Sunday ...
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Scent Training for Dogs: Pixie Thinks She’s the Nex...
The neighborhood park was buzzing with excitement last Saturday. One of our local dog t...
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Can Dogs Eat Cat Food? And Why Bruno Is Convinced H...
Last weekend, I was helping Mrs. Jenkins mulch her backyard rose garden. She’s got the ...
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Dog Agility Training: How to Build Dog Obstacle Course
Last Saturday, our local dog shelter set up a full-on dog agility training course on th...
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How Often Should I Feed My Dog: Why Pixie Thinks It...
It was one of those crisp, breezy mornings in the neighborhood park—the kind where you ...
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Nose Work Dog Training (Or Why My Backyard Now Smel...
Pixie has a nose that could rival a bloodhound’s. She’s not one, of course—just a scrap...
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Should You Let Your Dog Sleep With You: Has My Bed ...
There’s nothing like cozying up under the blankets on a chilly night. But in my house, ...
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Running With Your Dog (And Why Dogs Make the Best R...
I used to run solo. Just me, the sound of my sneakers hitting the pavement—and the occa...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Rocks...And Why Bruno Had Me Freaki...
Dogs will eat just about anything. But dogs eating rocks? That’s a new one. The first t...
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Impulse Control Training for Dogs: My Terrier Doesn...
Last Saturday, my neighbor Kelly brought over a plate of mini bagels with cream cheese ...
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Dog Gut Health: A Tale of Eternal Stench
Sometimes signs of digestive problems in dogs are easy to spot. So, let’s talk about Br...
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Loose Leash Walking: Replacing Sled Dog Drag with C...
If you've ever been yanked down the sidewalk by an overexcited dog chasing after a squi...
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Dog Joint Health: Is Bruno's Slow Stretch a Sign of...
One morning, I noticed Bruno didn’t want to get off the couch. At first, I thought he w...
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Dog Training Hand Signals: Learn to Speak Dog with ...
Dog training hand signals reinforce commands and make training faster and easier. They ...
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How Often Should You Groom Your Dog: No More Bath-T...
I hear a lot of debate on the topic: how often should you groom your dog? While some be...
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How to Train a Dog Without Treats: The Power of Var...
Learning how to train a dog without treats is as important a dog parent skill and knowi...
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How to Clean a Dog’s Ears: A Battle of Wits, Wax & ...
Cleaning dog ears isn't at the top of my favorite things list. But I understand its imp...
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How to Stop a Dog from Chewing on a Leash (Without ...
Learning how to stop a dog from chewing on the leash is dog training 101. If we can't g...
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Dog Sleeping Positions: What's Your Dog’s Snooze Style
Humans are curious. Sometimes, we find meaning in the most random behaviors. But when i...
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Dog Vet Visit: How to Reduce Vet Anxiety in Dogs
Dog scared at vet? Mine too. My lab mix Bruno loves car rides. He practically flies int...
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Dog Teeth Cleaning: Why I Don't Brush Their Teeth
Have you ever settled into relaxation mode after a long day when suddenly, your favorit...
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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...
