Positive Vs. Negative Dog Training: Key Concepts For Dog Owners

Positive Vs. Negative Dog Training: Key Concepts For Dog Owners

If you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve put a lot of time and energy into choosing your dog. And whether you have a puppy from a reputable breeder or have adopted an older dog from the shelter, we can bet you’ve spent some time training your dog, or at least thinking about it.  All […]

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The Great Chase: How To Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Small Animals

The Great Chase: How To Prevent Your Dog From Chasing Small Animals

The desire to chase is an instinctive and innate drive in most breeds. At its most basic, dogs evolved as predators and scavengers, and so this natural instinct can be difficult to curb or eradicate, especially with certain breeds.  Still, it can be possible to train, distract, and prevent your dog from chasing small animals […]

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Spotlight on Dog Behavior: Why Do Dogs Chase Their Own Tails?

Spotlight on Dog Behavior: Why Do Dogs Chase Their Own Tails?

In the human world, we “chase our tails” when we rush around ineffectually – be it physically or mentally. And, really, who can’t relate to that every once in a while? Dogs definitely can, but for many of our canine friends, the idea of chasing their tails is rooted in reality rather than metaphor. Why […]

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Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Do you have a poopy puppy? Or an older dog who has started peeing in the house? Perhaps you have a pooch who piddles on your guests’ feet. Whatever the case, potty problems can be upsetting for all. But, instead of unleashing your frustration, learn how to help your dog pee outside with the following tips.  […]

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Is It Time to Go Camping With Your Pet?

Is It Time to Go Camping With Your Pet?

The visions that pet owners may have about experiencing the great outdoors with their best furry friends don’t always match up with the reality. But, like anything else, the more you prepare for contingencies, the better off you’ll be. In other words, camping with your pet probably sounds like a great idea – and it […]

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Dog Nose Slits: The Secret of the Canine Superpower

Dog Nose Slits: The Secret of the Canine Superpower

We all know that dogs have many wonderful qualities, not the least of which is an incredible sense of smell. Scientists estimate that dogs can smell anywhere from 10,000-100,000 times better than humans. According to one expert, this is like being able to sniff out one rotten apple amongst 2 million barrels. Dogs can process […]

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Dog Toy Safety: Are Indestructible and Stuffed Toys Safe?

Dog Toy Safety: Are Indestructible and Stuffed Toys Safe?

For most dogs, toys are not a luxury – they are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom, provide a mental and physical outlet for energy, and keep dogs comforted in new and unfamiliar situations. Balls, rope toys, and chew toys are popular choices, but many dogs will play with absolutely anything they can get their […]

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Uh Oh! Your Dog’s A Digger: Why Dogs Dig

Uh Oh! Your Dog’s A Digger: Why Dogs Dig

Has your lawn or garden ever been sacrificed to the paws of your single-minded dog? If your dog is a digger, you may be throwing your hands up in frustration. Aside from the holes in the ground, digging is one of the more difficult behaviors to understand, and may be a symptom of a greater […]

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In The Swim Of Things: Where Should And Shouldn’t Your Dog Swim?

In The Swim Of Things: Where Should And Shouldn’t Your Dog Swim?

The weather is heating up, and we can’t wait to get out on the boat, in the lake, and to the pool this summer. Of course, our dogs almost always accompany us on these water adventures. But it begs the question – where should and shouldn’t your dog swim? Are there hazards to be aware […]

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Land Sharks: Aggression in Small Dogs

Land Sharks: Aggression in Small Dogs

People who are scared of dogs often cite breeds like Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, and Rottweilers when asked what types of dogs are the most intimidating. Many will tell you, though, that the little guys can be just as terrifying. So who is more aggressive – the big dogs or the tiny land sharks? Aggression […]

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