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SMARTER THAN YOU THINK
Lots of times we don't realize our dogs know more than what we've taught them. Of course, we usually teach our dogs the basics such as...
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MY OWN POOL!
It's hot out there! And the weather is a bit strange, but summer is still summer! And it can get hot, not just for you, but for your dog...
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CORN ON THE COB!
Yes, it's corn on the cob season! Yea! I just love munching that tender, sweet corn, but so do a lot of dogs. And that can be a problem....
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SIZE DOESN’T MATTER
In canine behavior, size doesn’t matter. A problem is a problem, regardless of size. That applies to housebreaking as well. Of course,...
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WHAT SIZE CRATE
Crating is truly a good thing, especially since dogs are denning animals. And it should never be used as incarceration or punishment....
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MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD
Having more than one dog in the house can be a challenge for the best of us, when it comes to training. Everybody seems to want to get...
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NOT THESE TWO GAMES
It’s fun to interact with your dog. It helps to cement the bond between the two of you. But these are two games you shouldn’t play,...
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THE WINTER POTTY TRIP
We’ve been pretty lucky in our area this winter, just mostly wet and a little snow, unlike other years. You could say we lucked out. But...
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IT’S NOT JAIL TIME!
Really, using a crate for your dog should not be considered incarceration. A kennel is your dog’s happy place, it’s den . . . . Or it...
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NO NO NO RAWHIDE
How I cringe when I hear of an owner giving their dog rawhide chews. Doesn’t matter the shape, color or kind. It's all the same material...
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NOT A RETRACTABLE LEASH!
People really like convenience these days, one of which many consider the retractable leash to be. Admittedly, it can be convenient. At...
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"OFF" OR "DOWN?"
That’s right. Which is it? Your dog jumps up on the couch, a chair, you, your neighbor, your counter . . . . What do you say? “Off!” Or...
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IGNORING THE BAD
We’ve all heard it - ignore what you don’t like. Okay. Definition from Merriam-Webster Dictionary: to refuse to take notice of. That...
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OUR DOG'S THUNDER TEE DOESN’T WORK!
I cringe when I hear this, because I know how beneficial these are for dogs . . . provided people use them properly, and they often...
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IS YOUR DOG'S TRIP TO THE VET TERRIFYING?
Oh, how the decision to take your dog to the vet can bring dread to many a usually-happy pet owner. Wrestling or dragging a beloved dog...
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DON'T LET PHYDO DO THE DRIVING
Whether it’s visiting family, heading out on a day trip, or a long vacation, it’s not unusual for people to take their dogs along with...
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THE KONG
What a wonderful tool. Yes, a tool. These snowman-shaped rubber Kongs (usually red or black, though some now come in colors to indicate...
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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE . . . . CHRISTMAS & CATS
Yes, it’s that time of year again. And this year especially, people seem to be stepping up their decorating. Now, of course, that could...
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LITTER BOX HEADACHES
Those of us with cats can tell many a tale about the odd and crazy antics of our feline friends. In my family, we currently have three,...
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LET YOUR DOG GROWL
People need to understand first and foremost that dogs do not speak English or any human language. Ever. However, they do have a need to...
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