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When it comes to getting a puppy, it’s important to know how to train it so that both you and your pet will be happy, you can fit into each other’s lifestyles and they will be well-behaved as adult dogs. Obviously, this can be out of our control when rescuing an older animal, but for […]

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” —Josh Billings Any intuitive dog owner can attest to the fact that one of the most beautiful gifts dogs have to offer us is their unconditional love. A dog will always be happy to see you, cuddle you, play […]

Are you ready to start training your dog or puppy? Proper training and socialization are among your dog’s basic needs. It’s important to start training your dog as soon as possible. At first, dog training can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if this is your first dog. The truth is that training your dog is a very big project. If you take it […]

Our dogs should bring us joy, companionship, and a sense of pride. But when a dog continually disobeys or exhibits behavioral issues, dealing with them can be a constant source of stress for both us and them. Making sure your dog is properly trained is the responsibility of every dog owner—not just for your dog’s […]

Most people love their furry companions. However, not every moment is enjoyable when your dog isn’t trained to behave in specific ways or avoid unwanted behaviors. There are many techniques passed on from unknown sources that tell you the best ways to get your dog not to do something. But what is the best method, […]

1. First, ask yourself what you want your dog to learn. Is your dog like one of the extreme cases on my TV shows? Then learning “sit,” “stay,” “come,” and “heel” is not necessarily the first lesson your dog needs. Some dog trainers don’t do rehabilitation, some don’t do obedience work, and some do both. Choose […]

There are so many popular dog training methods out there that it can be frustrating to find out which is which and what method is going to be best for both your dog and you as a pet parent. If you find it overwhelming and confusing, you’re not alone. There is even a great deal of disagreement […]

Dr. Mark is a veterinarian. He has been working with dogs for more than 40 years. How to Make Your Dog Smarter Is it natural for dogs to learn new words and odd behaviors? It might not be easy, but it can definitely be done. All dogs have a basic level of intelligence based on […]

Any dog can bite. According to the Center for Disease Control, dogs bite around 4.5 million people each year. This number may seem frightening, but there are a number of things you can do to ensure that your dog doesn’t contribute to this dog bite statistic. When a dog bites a person, it is often out of fear or […]

It can be difficult to manage a misbehaving dog. No matter whether you generally have a good dog that needs to learn a few more manners, or you have a dog that regularly gets into trouble and needs some general etiquette and guidance, there are many other reasons as to why your dog would benefit […]