Archive for the ‘Canines’ Category
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How to Bring a New Dog Into a Home Already With Dogs
If you’re a dog lover, then there’s a good chance that at some point, you’ll be bringing a new dog into a home in which there are already dogs. In essence, you’re initiating a new dog into your “pack.” This can be exciting, but it can also cause apprehension in your dogs if [...]
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When to Bring the Dog to the Vet
The old saying that dogs are “man’s best friend” certainly holds true, and that’s never more apparent than when your dog needs medical help. But there’s a fine line between taking care of your dog when it needs help and worrying too much about its health. Where exactly is that line? In [...]
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Do You Need a Big Yard for a Big Dog?
When many people are considering getting a new dog, they have a number of things to consider, especially as it pertains to a dog’s specific breed. If a dog will grow up to be big, how will it interact with the rest of the family? Is it a “country” dog or a “city” [...]
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How to Properly Socialize Your Dog
When you own a dog, it’s important to realize that you don’t live in a vacuum. Sure, your household pack – whether large or small – has an enormous impact on the behavior of your dog, but what about this instances when you need to do some traveling? How ready is your dog [...]
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How to Build Your Dog’s Confidence
If you’ve been around enough dogs, you can probably recognize a shy dog. They end to keep their head low and avoid the affection of strangers – or even their family members. But there’s a strong distinction between a dog that is merely shy and a dog that has not been properly socialized. [...]
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A Cheat Sheet to Understanding Dog Barking
As an owner, one of the most annoying behaviors from many dogs can be the fact that your dog often barks like mad whenever someone’s at the door. You know that the last thing your guest needs to hear is an approaching dog working out its vocal chords, but you also understand that many [...]
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Why Your Dog Isn’t Your Friend
Your dog isn’t your friend. This may fly in the face of conventional wisdom – “dog is man’s best friend” – but a better word for a dog is “companion.” Why is this? Is it because I hate dogs? Hardly. When it comes to dog training, one of the first [...]
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What to Do If You’re Attacked by a Dog
It has happened to me more than once: a dog coming out of someone’s front yard charges up barking, catching me off-guard and startling me. But based on what I know about dogs, rather than running away, I will instead raise my chest and make it clear that I’m not something they want [...]
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Five Reasons You Should Treat Your Dog Like…A Dog
For many people, “man’s best friend” can be like a real best friend – always keeping you company, giving you affection, and being around all the time. But there can be a negative consequence to this type of friendship in that some owners start to treat their dog like a person rather than a [...]
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3 Different Types of Dog Breeds To Remember
If you’ve recently brought a new puppy or adopted dog into your home, you’re probably looking into training techniques. Let’s face it – while dogs can be fun to have around, they also can cause a little bit of mischief, such as using the bathroom in the wrong places or developing bad habits like [...]