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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Type of Dog Fence Should I Have?
In the words of Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." But when it comes to dogs, fences make safe outdoor spaces to run, play, sniff, and...
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| January 26, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Teach Your Dog to Dig on Cue
If you're looking for a fun new behavior to teach your dog consider teaching them to dig on cue! It's also a great way to redirect destructive digging.
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| August 21, 2023
Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Is a GPS Dog Fence and How Do They Work?
SpotOn Wireless GPS dog fencing changes the way we keep dogs safe to run, play, and roam. Create and customize a boundary with just a collar and an app!
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| April 19, 2023
Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
Puppy-Proofing Tips for Your Home And Yard
Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and joined the exciting and sometimes chaotic world of dog ownership. By now, you’ve probably done some research and have an understanding of how to care for your new puppy. Your house is going to be the place where your dog spends the majority of their life, so it’s vitally […]
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| March 24, 2023
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Agility at Home
There are plenty of things you can try at home to prepare your dog for agility obstacles and gauge your interest and their enthusiasm for the activity.
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| July 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Backyard Games to Play With Your Dog
Consider your dog's activity level, overall health, and personality, then check out this list of fun backyard games to play with your dog.
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| June 29, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Is Birdseed Poisonous to Dogs?
Dogs love to eat. Dog food, goose poop, birdseed – you name it. Here's why it could be dangerous if your dog ate birdseed.
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| March 17, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Eating Cicadas: Tasty Treat or Trouble?
Sometime in spring, when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, your dog may suddenly start digging up the yard. They can hear something you can’t yet hear – juvenile cicadas tunneling through the ground getting ready to emerge. Most of the more than 3,000 types of cicadas appear every 2 to 5 years, and their […]
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| March 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Boundary Training: Keeping Your Dog Inside the Yard or Outside a Room
Boundary training teaches your dog to stay in or out of certain areas. Here's how to boundary train your dog with tips from AKC's dog training experts.
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| December 12, 2020
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Plant a Dog-Friendly Garden
Do you enjoy gardening? We provide some tips for planting a dog-friendly garden so that you can share those hard-earned spoils with your dog.
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| April 17, 2020