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Understanding the Pack Mentality of Dogs
One of the most famous phrases in dog training these days is to behave like the “pack leader.” Why is this catching on so well? In principle, it’s because this is the correct way to look at human-dog relationships. Dogs respond best when you are the leader of your household and that [...]
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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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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 [...]