Dog Training

How to Build a Dog Bad Behavior Stopper for Pennies

By dwing

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Do you need a dog bad behavior stopper? Does your dog do things you just can’t control, such as nuisance barking, chewing, jumping at or on people, and climbing on furniture, and other inappropriate undesirable behaviors? Does your yelling and ... more »

How to communicate and bond with your dog!

By marydisney

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Dogs come into our lives to help us lead a more balanced life (physically, emotionally and spiritually). If you are unbalanced in your life, your dog will show signs of behavior problems which really are a blessing in disguise. We can learn so ... more »

How to Compete in Agility With a Mix Breed Dog

By MacDonald

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Did you know you can compete in agility with your mixed breed dog? A healthy, reasonably well mannered mutt of any size can compete through several national organizations. If your only knowledge of agility is watching world class competition on ... more »

How to Keep Your Dog From Getting Car Sick

By knewf

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Car sickness in dogs can be a real problem. Excessive drooling, vomiting, or eliminating can lead to a real mess to clean up in the car. Furthermore, when your dog always gets carsick,even taking him to the local vet can make him sicker... more »

How to Keep Your Pug Busy

By hugalli

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Pugs like to be the center of attention, but they become bored easily and can be destructive without an outlet for their energy. Engaging your dog in a wide range of activities is not only good for his health but is also a great way to keep him busy... more »

How to Kennel Train a Stray Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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Finding a stray dog can be intimidating and scary to both the dog and the human, and training and integrating him into your family takes lots of time and patience. Kennel training provides a sense of safety and security for all members of the ... more »

How to learn where the best and worst places are to adopt your next dog.

By webDogTrainer

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Want to know the best and worst place to adopt your next dog?.. more »

How to make your new puppy feel comfortable in your home

By apwil

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I didn’t make a conscious decision to get four dogs. It just happened that way. But it has been both fun and challenging. The first few weeks are the most critical and this article will show you how to make them as positive as possible for ... more »

How to Pet Sit a Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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When a friend or family member needs someone to pet sit her dog, she has the choice of bringing him to a kennel--which can get expensive--or she can turn to you. It's not enough to just look after someone's dog, however. You'll want to know when ... more »

How to Pick a Show Potential Puppy

By *Janet Ford

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So... you want to buy a new puppy that you can later exhibit at conformation shows and you're confused as to what you should be looking for when checking out that litter of furry little treasures? Read on and I'll try to take some of the mystery ... more »

How to Properly Socialize a Puppy

By Eric Letendre

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Dogs are very social animals. When you raise a puppy you have a short window of opportunity to socialize your puppy around other dogs and people. The more socialized your dog is, the more stable your dog will be as an adult. Do everything you can ... more »

How to protect your wild dog.

By tassie

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If you have a dog, like mine, who you would love to have around you while you mow the lawn, play sports in the nice weather, or simply not have to be stressed out or torn between guilt when you’re out and your dogs not because they can’t be ... more »

How to Puppy Proof your Home

By pianistic

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It's easy to overlook things that may be harmful to your new puppy or might get chewed up. Here are some tips to help you puppy proof your home... more »

How to Rid a Dog of Resentment After Vacation

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Dogs are notorious for giving their owners unconditional love, especially after a long absence. Yet a few of them, like my dog Sawyer, may instead sulk, scoff and ignore you upon your return--hurt that he didn’t get to come along and annoyed you ... more »

How to Silently Command Your Dog Using Hand Signals

By BrandyRain

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Have your pooch doing his tricks without saying a word! The two of you can communicate in your own secret language after following these steps... more »

How to Socialize a Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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Whether he's a puppy or perhaps a rescue that needs some TLC, the process by which your dog becomes accustomed to animals, people and other situations without become fearful or aggressive is what's called socializing your dog. Here are a few tips ... more »

How to Socialize an Older Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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While socializing a dog is best done as a puppy, the old saying you can't teach an old dog new tricks is not true. There are numerous older dogs, many that were rescued from appalling situations, that learn to overcome their "emotional baggage" ... more »

How to Start A Coonhound Puppy to Hunt Raccoons

By *Janet Ford

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As a coonhound breeder and avid sportswoman, I am often asked by my puppy buyers when and how they should start their puppies out in coonhunting. This short article should help you get started... more »

How to Start an Animal Boarding Business

By eHow Pets Editor

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At some point in time, every pet owner will need someone to care for his pets. When a pet is like a family member, finding the right boarding facility can be a difficult task. There is a need in many areas for animal boarding businesses designed ... more »

How to Stop a Dog From Chewing

By Hillary Marshall

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Lock up your shoes and laundry, your dog is a chewing addict. When you have a dog that likes to chew on things nothing is safe. They will chew on anything from toys to the corner of your cabinets. Chewing on things is natural for dogs, it's part ... more »

How to Stop a Dog From Digging Using the M.U.T.T. Method

By Eric Letendre

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Digging is a common behavior problem for a lot of dog owners. If the problem is not fixed, digging can make your yard look like a war zone and become a hazard for anyone walking through. Here I will discuss the M.U.T.T. Method to remedy the ... more »

How to Stop Dog Aggressive Behavior While Dog Is Crated

By knewf

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Dogs who throw a fit when other dogs go by their crates at a dog show are dreadful. Not only do they create a bad impression for you and your kennel, they can scare the living daylights out of people who walk by and other dogs. Creating a good ... more »

How to Stop Dogs Attacking

By eHow Pets Editor

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You're minding your own business, happily walking or riding your bicycle, when out of nowhere a mean dog appears on the scene, snarling, baring his teeth and looking for all the world as if he's going to sink them into your leg. There's no time ... more »

How to Stop Puppy Biting

By Eric Letendre

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One of the biggest problems faced by new puppy owners is biting. Most puppies are very mouthy and it can be very frustrating. In this article I will offer some simple and effective ways to deal with puppy biting. If you follow the steps you will ... more »

How to Stop Your Dog from Crying When Crated

By dlmiller

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Perhaps you want to keep your dog from wandering around the car during rides, or keep him safe while you are away at work. Maybe you want to use the crate for potty training or to teach your dog about bedtime. But he hates the crate. He struggles ... more »

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