18 Ways to Exercise a Dog Indoors
While nothing can replace a nice walk or hike in the fresh air, it’s good to know your dog can still get a great workout indoors. From walking your dog around a big box pet supply store, to setting up…
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How to Teach Your Dog the Watch Me Command
Watch me is when you get your dog to look at you when you ask him to. Not only does it help build communication between the two of you, it also helps create, and strengthen your bond. Teaching a dog…
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5 Ways to Teach Your Dog Leave It
Teaching your dog to “leave it” is an important cue, and should be practiced often. It’s a wonderful lesson in impulse control and could, literally, save his life one day. Whether it’s food he finds on the street, broken glass,…
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How to Help Your Dog Adjust to a New Baby
Most expectant parents have a lot of time to adjust to the thought of having a new baby. Over the course of many months they prepare not only emotionally, but also practically to all the impending changes. That’s all wonderful,…
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So Your Dog Hates On a Particular Dog – What’s Going On?
My dog came from an abusive home, so he is understandably cautious when meeting some new dogs and humans. Most people are sympathetic when I explain why he’s growling, which often leads to a comment or two about how horrible…
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Should You Leave a Light on for Puppies? Expert Advice
Do you ever leave the house in broad daylight, and by the time you get home it’s pitch dark? Did you panic when you realized you didn’t leave a light on for the dog? I can definitely relate! Dogs can…
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Can You Allow One Dog on the Couch and Not the Other?
For many pet parents, the choice of letting them into the family living space brings up some issues. For instance, if you have two dogs, you might wonder whether you ought to treat them equally – like you’d treat your…
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Uncovering the Dangers of Dogs Under Covers
My heart dog Red loved to sleep under the covers, whether it was in bed with me or wrapped in a blanket I kept on every dog bed. Of course I kept an eye on her, but the blankets were…
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Are Electric Blankets Safe for Dogs?
I’ve been spoiled by the beautiful weather this summer, and it feels like the cold weather has come on so suddenly. That means turning my attention to how I’m going to keep my dog warm and comfortable. Generally speaking, electric…
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Panting in Dogs: What is Normal and What Isn’t
It’s normal for a dog to pant, the thing is how can you tell the difference between what’s normal and what isn’t. It’s normal for a dog to pant after a hike, if it’s hot out, he’s feeling anxious or…
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