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Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
When Training Falls Apart: Does Your Dog Need to Go Back to School?
It took months of patience and diligence, but you finally have a trained dog. Then one morning, you wake up as usual and take your dog out for their morning walk. After hooking them up to the leash, you head outside. Suddenly you feel the sensation of flying, followed by the sensation of falling, and […]
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| August 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Training
5 Common Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid
There's a lot of information out there about how to train a dog. You can teach your pet just about anything, using a variety of methods, but there are plenty of mistakes owners make when training their canine companions. These missteps are super common and can have a big impact on whether or not your […]
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| April 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
How Can I Stop My Puppy From Chewing on My Hand?
A common complaint among new puppy owners is that their puppies are constantly biting their hands. Although this behavior can be alarming or overwhelming, it's extremely natural. Puppies understand the world around them by putting things into their mouth. Biting and mouthing are normal puppy behavior and aren't generally a cause for alarm or concern, and it […]
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| February 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
How to Confront Someone You Think Is a Bad Dog Owner
As dog lovers, it can be difficult to ignore when we see someone doing something we think is bad, harmful, or ineffective with their dogs. Sometimes what someone is doing is abusive or at risk of causing immediate serious injury to a dog, in which case stepping in right away or calling the proper authorities […]
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| January 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
When to Consider Behavioral Euthanasia
The decision to euthanize your dog is never an easy one. Your dog is a beloved family member and it's incredibly difficult to say goodbye. But it's even more complicated and distressing when the reason for the euthanasia is based on your dog's behavior rather than their health. You might feel guilty and wonder how […]
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| November 10, 2021
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Dog Training Ideas for Busy People
Don't have a lot of time to work with your dog? That's okay—with small intentional training sessions, you can still make big progress. Even if you have other commitments, you can spend a few minutes a day intentionally working with your dog to achieve your training goals. Here's how to do it. Make the Most […]
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| November 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Top 6 Ways You’re Confusing Your Dog
Imagine being in an unfamiliar country where you don't speak the language or know the rules and customs. Sounds a bit like being a dog in a human world, right? Truthfully, dogs are incredibly skilled at understanding humans. Far better than people are at speaking canine. Even still, from misusing your dog's name to mixing […]
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| October 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
How to Transition From Virtual Dog Sports to In-Person Events
Virtual titling opportunities have made dog sports significantly more accessible to everyone, especially those who are geographically isolated or are living with disabilities. They're also great for people whose dogs have behavioral issues like reactivity or anxiety that might struggle in a traditional show environment. But while the virtual competition is a good way to […]
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| October 11, 2021
Expert Advice: How to...
How to Introduce Your Dog To New Roommates
Roommates and dogs can live comfortably together, but it's important to start everyone off with positive introductions. Here's how.
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| September 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Finding the Best Dog Training Class for Your Dog or Puppy
Choose a dog training class or facility carefully for your dog or puppy since it's a big decision. Here's what to consider before enrolling your dog.
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| September 1, 2021