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Christmas Catalog Puppies

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Have you ever wondered why there are so many puppies in Christmas catalogs? We examine what Christmas has to do with puppies, and why these cute little furry ones make such a common appearance in our Christmas catalogs.

Are You a Good Dog Owner?

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What is a good dog owner? Is it someone who trains their dog to follow every command? Is it someone who buys expensive toys, beds, and clothes for their dog? Is it someone who cooks gourmet meals for their dog? What do you think? What makes for a good dog owner?

Story of a Little Shiba Called Runty

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Shiba Inu Diary – Shiba Inu Sephy’s first and only almost-fight at the dog park with another small Shiba. Ultimately, we decided to stop taking Sephy to the park because it was too unstructured for his temperament and he was learning bad habits there. Shiba Sephy does best in small structured play-groups that is well-supervised.

Do Some Dogs Need a Shock?

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Some people try to argue that certain dogs or certain dog breeds need shock collars or electronic collars. They say that strong-willed and independent breeds that love to run like the Siberian Husky can only be trained using electric shocks. What do you think? Do some dogs need a shock?

Rude Dogs and Rude People

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When dogs are rude it is simply because they have not been taught what humans consider to be desirable or undesirable behaviors. Rude people, on the other hand, are different. We consider why people are rude, how to deal with online rudeness, and why rudeness is a waste of time.