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The Fearful Dog—Part 2
You own a fearful dog. You need to build trust with the dog and help the dog to feel safe. Let’s get started. First, don’t dwell on your dog’s negative…
Keep ReadingThe Fearful Dog—Part 1
Why are some dogs social butterflies and others afraid of their own shadows? Why do some dogs get excited when they see a new person and others shake and hide…
Keep ReadingCaring for Your Elderly Canine
It is never easy watching your beloved canine companion grow old. First, their muzzle shows a touch of gray, then you notice they don’t carry themselves with that extra pep…
Keep ReadingEye Contact and Involvement
Direct eye contact is viewed as a threat in the canines’ body language. When two dogs greet, if one makes direct eye contact, hopefully the second dog will look away…
Keep ReadingGlossary of Dog Training Terms
Are you about to start training your dog, or enroll your pet in a professional trainer’s class? The following dog training terms are commonly encountered, and to give you a…
Keep ReadingPractice Being a Good Leader to Your Dog
What does it mean to be a good leader to your dog? Does it mean that you physically dominate your dog or teach your dog to do what you say…
Keep ReadingTraining Your Puppy Before He Trains You
Our puppy is now three months old and tonight we start a Basic Puppy Class. I can’t wait! We’ve made great strides as far as house training is concerned. If…
Keep ReadingHow to Make Progress in Puppy Training
Our puppy has been with us for a couple weeks now. Some things are going better than others, although at this moment I can’t think of one positive thing. He…
Keep ReadingPreparing to Bring Home a New Puppy
I didn’t think it would be this hard. Tomorrow I bring my new four-legged friend home. Today’s goal is to get everything I need so that I’m prepared. It’s been…
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