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Expert Advice: Feature
Kori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Leave Lasting Legacy in the Sport of Obedience
Kori Bevis and her Golden Retriever, 'Baker,' have had an incredible obedience career together as a team. Upon Baker's retirement, they made history.
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| August 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Study Measuring Canine Intelligence Ranks Breeds as the Smartest
Every dog owner thinks their dog is intelligent. In flashes of brilliance, your dog lets you know what time it is because he wants dinner and runs to...
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| March 13, 2024
Expert Advice: Tricks
How Dog Trick Training Can Improve Vet Visits
Ever wish your dog could just do what the vet wants without touching them? Teaching your dog tricks might be way to do just that.
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| January 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips for Successful Dog Training
Training your dog can be challenging, but the following 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline can make you an effective and successful trainer.
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| August 25, 2023
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Holiday Season
Holidays can be stressful for dogs. The following tips will help you prepare your dog so you can both enjoy the coming holiday season.
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| October 27, 2022
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?
Like people, dogs need daily movement to feel their best. Dogs need exercise to maintain muscle tone as well as an appropriate weight for their age and breed. But walking your dog isn't about physical activity alone. Walks provide mental stimulation, helping your dog build confidence and avoid potential behavioral issues like anxiety and aggression. How […]
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| May 13, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Choose the Best Crate for Your Dog
Dogs are den animals and having a crate for them in your home gives them a cozy spot of their own. Here's how to choose the best dog crate for your home.
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| March 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Why Do Dogs Drink From the Toilet?
Why do dogs drink out of the toilet? Learn why your dog drinks from the toilet and what you can do to stop this behavior.
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| August 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
6 Things That Regularly Confuse Puppies
There's arguably nothing cuter than watching a puppy encounter certain objects for the first time. Here are six things that consistently baffle puppies.
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| August 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Why Does My Dog Bark at the Mail Carrier?
Even the most mild-mannered of dogs may turn into a fierce barker with the mail carrier or other delivery workers come around. Here's why.
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| January 20, 2021