Dogs can sometimes become blind as a result of glaucoma. We consider the two types of dog glaucoma, and what we can do to detect glaucoma in our dogs.
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We often associate quiet dogs with happiness and obedience. On the other hand, noisy barking dogs are considered to be aggressive, untrained, stressed, and unbalanced. Is this common perception true? Here, we discuss whether noisy barking dogs are truly less happy than their more quiet counterparts.
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Off-leash dogs vs. on-leash dogs – which are happier? Clearly, a dog will be happier with more freedom if nothing else changes. However, would an off-leash dog be happier if he had to wear an electronic collar and endure shock corrections? We consider the various off-leash and on-leash options here.
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What are good first words to teach a puppy? The first words I taught my Husky puppy Lara was Good Girl! Today, she continues to love those words because they are always followed by a good food reward. Then comes Nose, Sit, Down, and much more. Come share with us which first words your puppy learned, and which ones are her favorite.
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What is dog socialization? Some people say that socializing our dogs is a good thing, while others claim that it is risky and results in aggression. Here we discuss whether dog socialization is a good thing and how we can socialize our dogs effectively.
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The Dogs 101 episode on the Shiba Inu breed characterized them as one of the most difficult breeds to train. Are Shiba Inus truly difficult to train? We consider some of the key reasons why Shibas are a challenge to train and a challenge to live with.
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Another awesome Shiba Inu poem by Jess and Zeus. This one is great for anyone who is thinking of getting a Shiba Inu puppy, as well as all current Shiba fans. The poem really captures some of the key issues that many people face with their Shiba Inu. It is not only informational, but also great fun to read.
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“My dog is friendly.”, I have heard that many times and from many people. In fact, practically every dog in my neighborhood is ‘friendly’, according to their owners. What does the friendly dog mean? Why do so many dog owners make this claim? Is the friendly dog truly friendly? Here, we consider the friendly dog, and why many of us doubt such claims.
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There are currently about 493 recognized dog breeds around the world. Some people argue we should not be breeding new types of dogs because what we have today is enough. Here, we consider dog breeding, dog cross-breeding, and whether we have enough dog breeds.
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A new puppy is a lot of work especially in the first two weeks. Puppies require a lot of supervision during that time. They also need to be trained and socialized. Here are the first 10 crazy days that I spent with my new Siberian Husky puppy Lara.
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