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Library Articles: Object Guarding

Setting Limits for Your Canine Companion

When it comes to our beloved pets, many people don’t like to set too many limits. Even the most strict of pet owners will usually admit that they like to spoil their pet sometimes, and of course, a little spoiling is okay.
However when not enough limits are set, several problems can arise. Firstly, the fact [...]

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Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, says the old wives tale…and many adult dogs want us to think that too!
Actually, puppies and adult dogs are usually about equal as far as dog training challenges. Puppies may not already have many bad habits, but they’re usually so distracted that they have a hard [...]

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Play Items -vs- Prey Items

Most dog owners enjoy treating their dog to a new toy or bone every now and again. But there are certain types of chew items that can be non-conducive to a well behaved pet!
When your dog enjoys a toy such as a ball, rope toy, dog stuffed animal, plastic nylabone, or frisbee, he relates [...]

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Canines on the Couch

Many dog or puppy owners allow their pets on the furniture. To some extent, this is a personal preference… after all, if you don’t mind the dog hair on the couch, why not? However, muddy paws set aside, there are many behavioral factors to consider.
Dogs are instinctively den animals which think of their family [...]

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