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Can You Train Your Dog to Be Agile?
Many people – especially those living in cities – don’t particularly think that their dogs need a lot of their “natural” abilities to survive. And they’re right. Dogs today live relatively well; they’re taken care of, they’re fed, and they don’t have a lot of challenges to overcome. But for many people [...]
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Does Your Dog Need a Trainer?
If you’ve been trying to raise a puppy or have received a dog well into that dog’s adulthood, there’s a good chance that you’ve at least made some attempts to raise your dog in a specific way as part of your household. Even if you aren’t interested in dog training, some essentials like requiring [...]
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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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Is It Time to Hire a Dog Trainer?
The chances are good that if you’re reading this, you’re a dog lover. Some dog lovers don’t necessarily want to admit that your dog has a behavioral problem that needs to be address. Others think that their dog is unique and requires that kind of special attention. Depending on the type of [...]
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Common Dog Behavior Problems to Watch For
If you’ve recently acquired a new puppy or even adopted a dog, you’ll probably enter into a transition period with that dog. A little separation anxiety is normal, especially considering that you’ve essentially relocated the dog in a potentially permanent change of residence. But if after a while your dog continues to exhibit [...]
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When is a Dog Bite Malicious?
For many families or couples, getting a new dog isn’t always just fun – it can also be a learning experience. This is particularly true if you find a new dog or puppy that exhibits some behavior problems. It’s not fun to have to explain to your children that the new dog you [...]
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Are you a Dog Whisperer?
You’ve probably heard of the phrase “Horse whisperer,” which refers to someone so adept at training horses that they can practically “whisper” to the horses in what seems like their own little languages. Sometimes, this is even taken literally when a trainer uses whispering to comfort a horse! But what does it mean [...]
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Three Totally Necessary Dog Training Products
If you’re just starting out with a new dog and don’t have any experience in dog training, don’t worry. You’re not alone. We all need a little backup when it comes to raising a healthy and happy dog – and that doesn’t just mean having helpers. It means having the right equipment [...]