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Dog Lovers: Best of the Week

I don't usually write "best of" posts, but I don't want any dog lover to miss out on these great sites, articles, and ideas. 

1. Wondering what to do with your dog if you're traveling for the holidays? We take ours with us, but Something Wagging's got a good summary of the options (along with pros and cons of each). 

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How to Fix Pulling on the Leash Part 3 (Video)

In our third article helping you reform your big-league puller, we're giving you the next set of steps to follow. We know you've been doing your homework in the first and second articles on loose leash walking, which means you and your dog are ready for this next video. 

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How to Fix Pulling on the Leash - Part 2 (Video)

 

Tango's got a nice, loose leash.

Hope you've been practicing the skills from our first post about fixing your dog's leash pulling problem! If you've done your homework, you're ready for Part 2! If you haven't mastered the tips from the first article, no worries! Check the article out here and start practicing today!

 

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My Dog Listens In Obedience Class, But Not At Home!

It’s so frustrating when your dog listens sometimes, but other times acts as if he has no idea what you’re asking him to do. One of the most common questions I’m asked from dog owners is: “He behaves great in class, but when we’re home he won’t do a thing we ask. Why?!” This month’s newsletter will explore this seemingly odd phenomenon and give you strategies so the dog listens in class as well as at home!

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Bringing Up Baby...With A Dog In the House

I don't remember what was going on in this picture, but I do remember the dog. That's Penny, the first dog I ever had. 

 

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Tight leashes are no fun - for you or the dog.

It's easiest to teach good manners, including walking on leash, when your pup is a youngster. However, many people never taught their dog, or adopted an adult dog who came with some bad habits already in place. 

 

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Service Dog Training: The Beginning

Rocky

I know there's "Throwback Thursday," but I'm inventing "Way Back Wednesday." That handsome gent above is Rocky, the first service dog we raised. Rocky was a wickedly handsome, overwhelmingly social Labrador retriever. My husband and I were on our honeymoon when we picked him up. [I know what you're thinking: that husband's a keeper! I agree...]

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Great Treats Can Help Your Dog Through A Vet Appointment

Schooner at the vet: "Where'd they go?!"

We're headed to the veterinarian today for a quick look at a ridiculous wart between Schooner's toes. It's been bothering him quite a bit -- and bleeding if he gets rambunctious. He's 10 months old, rambunctious happens on a daily basis. And unfortunately, due to the wart, blood on the floor is now also happening on  a daily basis. Ew. Ow. 

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Service Dog Training: The Things A Dog Trainer Learns from Her Dogs

One of the reasons I love dogs is because they're all different. We're on service pup #15, Schooner, and oh, the things he's teaching me!

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Wait and Stay: What's The Difference?

 

Two yellow Labradors practicing their stay.

What’s the Difference Between Stay and Wait?

There are bunnies and squirrels in our yard. I am hoping to avoid the carnage of dogs vs. itty-bitty wild creatures. I tell the dogs to wait while I open the back door and clap my hands several times in warning. When I’m satisfied that I’ve sounded the “dogs are coming” alarm, I release the dogs and they’re off, bounding into the yard in search of bunnies, squirrels, chipmunks, birds, or whatever else might be spending time in our fenced yard while the dogs aren’t looking.

 

 

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