Off you go to the pet superstore to select a collar and leash for your new dog. An hour later, you’re still standing in front of a huge display wall filled with every color, size and style of leashes, collars, harnesses, vests and assorted paraphernalia. How are you supposed to choose, especially when you don’t […]
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The topic of aggressive dog breeds is highly controversial and growing more so every year. Many landlords forbid tenants from having certain breeds and municipalities across the U.S. are implementing city ordinances that ban citizens’ ownership of these breeds. Even property insurers have blacklisted certain breeds that they deem to be dangerous. Unfortunately, many of
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Dog trainers often field questions about the effectiveness of using clicker when training a puppy or adult dog. Clickers are just one of the tools that can be effective for teaching basic commands, obedience and tricks. However, they are not always appropriate, and, in many cases, a professional trainer may use other tools and methods
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When you bring a new dog home to meet your current pack, it is critical to get things right from the beginning. Otherwise, you could experience a variety of ongoing challenges. Introducing a new dog involves not only your other canine family members, but also the human members of the household and any other pets
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When you bring home a new puppy, potty training is one of the first things on your mind, whether it’s your first puppy or if you’re a seasoned veteran. The pet products industry works overtime coming up with what are inevitably labeled the latest and greatest products to make house training your new dog a
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When you bring a new pet into your life, the bonds you form during the impressionable puppy phase establish the basis of your lifelong relationship. If you send him off to puppy boot camp shortly after his arrival, will this separation affect your ability to bond fully with your new friend? Will your new pup
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Will professional dog training help improve your pet’s IQ? You can make your Fido a smarter dog using a variety of proven techniques – most of which are incorporated as part of a good dog trainer’s repertoire. In fact, Psychology Today reports that dog training not only teaches dogs commands and tricks but it changes
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Taking your dog to the vet is an inevitable part of being a pet owner. However, if you aren’t paying close attention to what’s going on, you could be involved – or be the cause of – an unfortunate incident. This simple list, although not exhaustive, is a good start to a successful and safe visit
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If your dog displays possessive or jealous tendencies, it may potentially turn into a behavioral problem that warrants concern. Typically, these behaviors emerge in response to a major change in your household. You may get another pet, start dating someone new, bring in a roommate or have a baby, any of which can prompt your
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If you have a problem dog, contact a professional dog trainer before you take drastic action. You may be surprised how quickly an experienced trainer can turn a bad situation around. When you bring a dog into your home, you do so with the belief that the pet will be a part of your family
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