Adopting a Puppy Mill Dog
If you’ve adopted a dog who came from a puppy mill, congratulations! Y... |
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Adopting a Puppy Mill Dog
If you’ve adopted a dog who came from a puppy mill, congratulations! You’ve given her a new lease on life. Read More... |
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Introducing Your Dog to a Head Halter
If your dog pulls on leash, a head halter, like the Gentle Leader®, ca... |
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Introducing Your Dog to a Head Halter
If your dog pulls on leash, a head halter, like the Gentle Leader®, can make outings a walk in the park! Head halters for dogs work a lot like halters for horses. A head halter fits around your dog’s snout, enabling you to control her head. Read More... |
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Dogs Who Are Reactive on Leash
Many dogs lunge and bark at other dogs when on-leash, a behavior that ... |
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Dogs Who Are Reactive on Leash
Many dogs lunge and bark at other dogs when on-leash, a behavior that trainers call “leash reactivity.” There are a number of reasons why dogs develop this problem. Read More... |
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Teaching Dog Not to Pull on Leash
Dogs have to be taught to walk nicely on leash... |
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Teaching Dog Not to Pull on Leash
Dogs have to be taught to walk nicely on leash. They’re not born knowing that they shouldn’t pull ahead or lag behind. Teaching leash manners can be challenging because dogs move faster than us and are excited about exploring outdoors. Read More... |
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Fear of Nail Trimming
Trimming nails is an important part of routine care for your dog... |
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Fear of Nail Trimming
Trimming nails is an important part of routine care for your dog. Although not all dogs need their nails trimmed because they wear them down naturally, almost all dogs need their dewclaws trimmed. Read More... |
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Teaching Your Dog to Do a U-Turn
During on-leash walks with their pet parents, some dogs stay quiet and... |
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Teaching Your Dog to Do a U-Turn
During on-leash walks with their pet parents, some dogs stay quiet and calm, seemingly oblivious to the world’s many sights and sounds. However, other dogs get excited or upset when they encounter people, other animals or even moving objects. Read More... |
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Exercise for Dogs
Dogs are born to work for a living... |
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Exercise for Dogs
Dogs are born to work for a living. They’ve worked alongside us for thousands of years, and most are bred for a particular purpose, like hunting, herding livestock or providing protection. Read More... |
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Fear of Riding in Cars
Most dogs are thrilled at the prospect of a ride in the car... |
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Fear of Riding in Cars
Most dogs are thrilled at the prospect of a ride in the car. Read More... |
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Neophobia (Fear of New Things)
Neophobia is fear or avoidance of new things... |
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Neophobia (Fear of New Things)
Neophobia is fear or avoidance of new things. Neophobic dogs show fearful behavior in new environments or around unfamiliar objects or animals they’ve never seen. Read More... |
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Walking Equipment for Your Dog
Although it’s much more pleasant to walk dogs who don’t pull on their ... |
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Walking Equipment for Your Dog
Although it’s much more pleasant to walk dogs who don’t pull on their leash, it’s not an easy task to teach them. Dogs naturally forge ahead on walks because they move faster than us and are excited to explore the world. Read More... |
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Fear of Noises
Canine noise fear or phobia is diagnosed when a dog shows fearful beha... |
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Fear of Noises
Canine noise fear or phobia is diagnosed when a dog shows fearful behavior—panting, whining, salivating, avoidance or frantic attempts to escape—specifically in reaction to a noise. Read More... |
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Dogs Who Are Hand Shy
Many dogs love to be petted and actively seek attention from everyone ... |
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Dogs Who Are Hand Shy
Many dogs love to be petted and actively seek attention from everyone they see. When you reach to pet them, they lean into your touch, move their bodies to permit better access to their favorite spots and paw at you to solicit more contact. Read More... |
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Escaping from the Yard
Dogs are naturally territorial and like to patrol familiar areas... |
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Escaping from the Yard
Dogs are naturally territorial and like to patrol familiar areas. For many, a trot around the edges of the yard, a walk or a trip to the park satisfies the urge to check out known places. Read More... |
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Fear of Specific Places
Sometimes dogs fear specific places... |
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Fear of Specific Places
Sometimes dogs fear specific places. A dog might develop fearful behavior in a particular location because something upsetting or painful happened to him there in the past. Read More... |
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Canine Body Language
Dogs are very expressive animals... |
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Canine Body Language
Dogs are very expressive animals. They communicate when they’re feeling happy, sad, nervous, fearful and angry, and they use their faces and bodies to convey much of this information. Read More... |
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Fear of the Veterinary Clinic
It’s not surprising that dogs often develop a fear of visits to the ve... |
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Fear of the Veterinary Clinic
It’s not surprising that dogs often develop a fear of visits to the veterinary clinic. Few people are keen to go for their annual physical either, but at least they can understand the need for it. Read More... |
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Dogs Who Are Sensitive to Handling
Most dogs enjoy being touched by people... |
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Dogs Who Are Sensitive to Handling
Most dogs enjoy being touched by people. They love being patted, stroked, scratched and rubbed. Sadly, some dogs are not so comfortable with touch. They react with fear or aggression. Read More... |
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Teaching Your Shy Dog to “Say Hello”
Some dogs become uncomfortable or afraid when people stretch out their... |
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Teaching Your Shy Dog to “Say Hello”
Some dogs become uncomfortable or afraid when people stretch out their hands to pet them. If your dog dislikes hands reaching toward her or seems nervous when people try to greet her, hand targeting may help. Read More... |
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Fear of Objects
Sometimes dogs develop a fear of objects... |
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Fear of Objects
Sometimes dogs develop a fear of objects. A dog might develop a fear of one specific thing or seem fearful around a number of objects. Some dogs only fear objects of a certain size, shape or color. Read More... |
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Fear of Other Animals
Some dogs are afraid of other animals... |
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Fear of Other Animals
Some dogs are afraid of other animals. All animals may trigger a dog’s fear, or only certain species, or only unknown individuals of a certain species. Dogs respond to fear in different ways. Read More... |
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