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Territorial Marking Dog Training Tips

If your dog is lifting his leg along your furniture, trash can, or other areas of your home, you have more than just a housebreaking issue… you also have a respect problem. More common with male dogs, but also sometimes with females, territorial marking can be a serious problem to say the least.
Perhaps […]

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Canine Cleanup

When nature calls, no doubt dogs will answer. Cleaning up after your dog or puppy is important for many reasons, and this article will help you understand some reasons why, as well as providing some tips for making the job more bearable.
Some dogs are leash walked for all of their “business,” perhaps due to […]

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Are Your Kids Ready For a Dog or Puppy? A Quiz For Kids & Parents

Many parents find themselves being asked over and over, “When can we get a dog?” Most adults realize how much of a responsibility a new dog or puppy can be, but for kids the following quiz can be a real eye opener!
Parents can help young children by reading the questions and totaling the answers. […]

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The Grouchy Dog Days of Summer

When temperatures start to really rise, even the most mild mannered people can get a little testy… and likewise for our dogs! This is a time when parents need to take extra measures of precaution to protect both children and pets.
Most parents will attest that on hot, sticky days it gets uncomfortable when your […]

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Training Your Dog or Puppy Not to Bolt Out of Doors or Gates

A common problem for many dog or puppy owners is training pets not to run out when doors or gates are opened. Particularly in households with children (who often go in and out of the house or yard) or lots of visitors, dogs or puppies who bolt out and run off can be in serious […]

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