Archive for January, 2010
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Does Your Dog Have “Stage Fright”?
Once they’ve housebroken their dog, pet owners sometimes run into a new problem: dogs are just as timid going to the bathroom outdoors as they are indoors. Why is this? After all, you simply wanted the dog to avoid going on the carpet or on the floors; doesn’t it understand that going [...]
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5 Tips for Walking Dogs
We all know that walking dogs is a great way for both you and the dog to get some exercise as well as bond psychologically. But does that mean you actually do it – and not only that, but that you’re also consistent with walking your dog? In this article, you’ll learn some [...]
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How to Pick a Name For Your Dog
For you aspiring dog trainers out there, you should be aware that there’s one word your dog will pick up more quickly than all of the others: its own name. Because we’ll use a dog’s name so frequently even when we’re not consciously training the dog, the dog begins to pick up on [...]
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Should You Neuter Your Dog?
It’s one of the most crucial questions a new dog owner will face: whether or not to neuter their dog. If you barely have any knowledge of animal behavior and simply like to “go with the flow,” you might do well to educate yourself on this important pet-related issue. Many people find [...]
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How to Use a Leash for Dog Training
When I ask you to think of a leash, some familiar images properly creep up: taking the dog out for a stroll, or storing the leash securely in the dog’s corner of the basement. But the leash isn’t simply about taking walks; it can be a valuable tool in your dog training and [...]