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Housebreaking Your Puppy
Dogs have a natural tendency to keep their living area clean. Owners can accelerate the housebreaking process by following a few, simple steps.
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Benefits of Dog Obedience School Training
A look at the benefits of enrolling a dog in formal obedience school training program instead of opting for a home dog training program.
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How to Leash Train Your Dog
It's no fun to walk a dog that's pulling at the end of his leash. There are ways to curb this conduct using positive reinforcement methods.
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Keeping Positive
A very brief look at clicker training and some of the success that I have had with it.
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Obedience Training Your Dog
Step by step instructions to train your dog to master these basic obedience commands.
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Rehabilitating Shy Dogs
If you have a shy dog or you're thinking of adopting a shy dog, there are ways to rehabilitate them. Patience and a few tips can help.
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Seeking Expert Help
Training is an important part of a dog-human relationship. Learn why to choose a professional trainer, and how to find a good one.
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The Dog Crate-- a Canine Essential
The multi-purposed dog crate combines security, safety, and training. No dog owner should be without one. Many people perceive it as a doggy "prison." It is not!
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Training Your Dog to Be a Good Traveler
Before you jump into your car with your dog, you will need to train him to be a good traveler.
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Training your Dog to Walk on Leash
Pulling on a leash is a common behavior problem that can be stopped with patience and consistent training.
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Who's Training Who?
I believe it’s ok to listen to our dogs, and let them train us a bit, too. Does your dog have you well trained?
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Why Dogs Bark
Dogs bark, and that's a fact. Even a Baseji makes vocalizations. What is a dog communicating with its bark, and what can you do when the barking is excessive?
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How to Become a Dog Trainer
Dog training careers are a popular choice for animal lovers. Learn about how to become a dog trainer, schools for dog trainers, and how to become a certified dog trainer.
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How to Correct Lead Pulling in Dogs
There is nothing more taxing than walking a dog that behaves badly on the lead. Traits such as pulling, tugging, pushing ahead and dragging can all be frustrating.
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Are There Clubs or Groups for Mixed Breed Dogs?
Many owners of mixed breed dogs would like to be able to share information and experiences with other owners. This article gets you started in your search for this type of interaction.
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Coping With Separation Anxiety in Dogs
It can be tough when a dog has problems being left alone in the house. Every pet owner at some point needs to leave their pet for a while.
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Dog Book Recommendations
Are you looking for the right book about dog grooming? Or about your breed? You'll find some recommendations for books on all aspects of your dog's life in this article.
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Dog Parks
Dog parks can provide important exercise and socialization for dog owners and their furkids, as long as safety rules are observed.
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Dogs' Developmental Stages
Though there are slight variations between breeds, generally all dogs go through the same developmental stages. It's important to recognize and make the most of each age.
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How To Crate Train Your Puppy
Crate-training is becoming the new miracle tool for puppy owners. Great for house-training, anxiety-reducing and all-round chaos-lessening, crates are key for happy dogs.
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How to Teach Your Dog Tricks
Through positive training methods and patience, your dog will have fun as he learns how to roll over and do other tricks.
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Puppy or Adult Dog?
Ready to adopt a new pet? Questions to consider in deciding whether a puppy or a full-grown dog is right for you.
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Can I Compete if I Own a Mixed Breed Dog?
This article is meant as an introduction to the many different areas that you and your mixed breed dog could compete and earn titles. There are many different areas and ways to do this and some basic questions are addressed.
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Herding Dogs
What breeds of herding dogs are available and how they could be utilized on your farm
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A Win for Bedouin
A review of the new album by Bedouin Soundclash, "Street Gospels". It's punk, it's dub, dancehall, soul, reggae and even a little doo wop - all disguised as pop rock.
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Adding a Dog to a Cat Household
Introducing a dog into an established cat household can be tricky. With the proper training, time and patience however it is possible.
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Agility Training and our Mixed Breed Dog
This article is meant to give very general information concerning the sport of agility.
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Benefits of Shelter Dog Adoption
Adopting a shelter dog has many benefits. You'll save a life. You can adopt an already-trained dog. And you'll know your dog's adult temperament and personality.
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Canine Intelligence Test
Intelligence is a subjective concept but try these fun exercises to see how your dog's brain measures up.
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Dog Dials 911 to Save Owner
Trainers at Paws With a Cause taught Buddy how to retrieve the phone for his epileptic owner. And when the man had his latest seizure, Buddy called 911 to get help.
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Housebreaking Tips for Dogs
Does your pet need a refresher course on housebreaking? Housetraining can be difficult, but proper training techniques can help transform even the most unreliable pet.
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How to Select Dog Collars
Just as important as training your dog, is choosing the right collar. Different sizes and breeds of dogs require different types of collars. Here are some tips....
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Paws to Read--Psychological Dog Training
A book review of Psychological Dog Training by C.W. Meisterfeld
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Teach Your Dog to 'Find It'
Playing games will strengthen the bond you and your dog share, as well as impress your friends.
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The Puppy-for-Christmas Conundrum
Puppies are not good Christmas gifts, but creative alternatives exist for those patient and willing enough to learn about responsible dog ownership. It's worth it.
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How to Do Alpha Exercises With a Dominant Dog
Dogs who exhibit aggression and dominance often play the role of alpha in the home. These dog training tips will re-train a dog who's acting like the alpha.
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Redundancy
Ever wonder why sometimes an otherwise interesting article starts putting you to sleep? Ever wonder why your articles put others to sleep? Could it be repetition-overkill?
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A Surprise for Brady
A fiction story for your summer reading pleasure. In part 1, Brady must decide whether to go the long-awaited dog show or help his elderly neighbor.
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Carting with Your Mixed Breed Dog
Are you looking for a fun activity to try with your mixed breed dog? Try carting. There are several different ways to participate in this fun sport with your dog.
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Crating Your Dog
Dog crates are a good thing. But, as with anything, too much of a good thing can be bad. The question is: how much is too much?
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Dog Agility Just for Fun
Active dogs such as Border collies, Aussies, and Shelties love agility and excel in competition. But almost any dog enjoys running and jumping just for fun!
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Dog Bite Prevention
Find out why dogs bite, who gets bitten, and how to prevent it.
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Don't Argue in Front of the Dog
Kids love sports, but did you know there are sports for dogs, too?
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Hearing Dogs
How dogs can be trained to help deaf people
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Human Urine and Other Animal Deterrents
Human urine as a deer repellant; beer as fertilizer, and what will grow under acid-loving pine trees.
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USDA Dogs Protect American Agriculture
American agriculture is under constant threat of attack from foreign animal and plant pests and diseases. Every day at airports across the nation, a team of USDA's finest inspects luggage for agricultural contraband -- the Beagle Brigade
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Before You Get A New Puppy Or Dog
There are many things to do before bringing the new puppy home. Getting your home ready now will help you devote more time to the new dog or puppy when it arrives.
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