Your Dog's Health and Happiness Is All Up to You Most dog owners don’t realize that the best and most important ways there are to help their dog live a long and healthy life are completely under their control. They are simple and inexpensive and pay off big dividends in the long haul. They can…
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How to adopt a puppy – the best puppy you’ll ever love!
Temperament Testing: How much can it really tell you? Your kids have been hounding you for a year to get a new puppy, ever since their cousin got a new beagle puppy. So, being a wise parent you decided to make a deal with your kids. If they could keep their rooms clean for a…
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Dog Behavior Training: How to Hire the Best Trainer for Your Dog
What is Behavior Modification in terms of Dog Behavior Training? What is dog behavior modification (or dog behavior training if you prefer)? It is dog training plain and simple. You are teaching the dog what to do and what not to do. This is different from obedience training which teaches a dog specific behaviors in…
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Puppy Socialization the Right Way: How to Avoid Tragedy using Obedience Training for Puppies
The Tail of Two Puppies This is a true cautionary tale because if you have a puppy or are thinking of getting a puppy this could really happen to you. Much of the first part of the story is about what not to do to socialize your puppy in the early months. The stories are…
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