Off-Leash Neighborhood Dogs
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My experiences with off-leash neighborhood dogs. While walking with my Siberian Husky we have been charged by large dogs (Akitas, GSDs, Pit-Bulls), small dogs, and all the sizes in-between. Off-leash neighborhood dogs, especially untrained off-leash dogs are dangerous because they may knock down children and seniors, start a fight with other dogs, and get hit by cars. Come share your off-leash dog story with us.

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Dog Themed Valentine’s Day Gifts
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I created a variety of dog themed Valentine’s Day gifts at Zazzle. They are surprisingly easy to create, and actually very fun and addictive. Hope you enjoy my dog themed creations and feel free to post your own super dog creations on this page.

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Happy Birthday Siberian Shania
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Siberian Husky Shania turns 3 today. Happy Birthday Shania! We had a wonderful dog birthday with many interesting activities, dog birthday cake, and great dog presents.

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Why We Don’t Walk Our Dogs
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5 common reasons that we come up with for not walking our dogs including the weather, vicious neighborhood dogs, and the ever popular “my dog pulls my arm out during walks”. Walking a dog can be a chore sometimes, however, it is a good way to keep our dogs happy and prevent them from getting into 10 kinds of trouble.

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A Dog’s Guide to a Happy Life
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All other things being equal, I think that dogs are happier than people. One key reason is because dogs live in the moment and do not hold grudges. Dogs also do not let emotions like embarrassment or envy get in the way of being happy and living life. Here are the 5 most important things I learned from my dogs on how to live a happy life.

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Thief Shiba,
We Hates It, We Hates It Forever!
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Shiba Inus are bred to hunt and they love chasing games. It doesn’t take too long for a Shiba to learn that stealing a toy and running away with it will usually start a fun chase around the house, or in the park and beach. The chase game rewards a Shiba’s thieving behavior which causes him to continue stealing. Here we consider how to stop a thief Shiba and turn him into a good citizen (well maybe not good but not-so-bad citizen).

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Hyperactive Dogs – How to Calm a Hyper Dog or Hyper Puppy
by shibashake

I have three hyperactive dogs, two Siberian Huskies and a Shiba Inu. so I have had my fair share of hyper dog challenges. My dogs have taught me a few things about calming and redirecting hyper energy. Here are some of the hyper dog lessons I learned.

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Walking with a 3 Legged Dog
by shibashake

Walking with a three legged dog is a bit different, and can sometimes be a challenge. In particular, three legged dogs have a different gait, and may have difficulty making sharp and quick turns. They also have less balance, and are more prone to falling down. Here, we consider how to make the walk more fun, relaxed, and comfortable for our tripod dog.

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People and 3 Legged Dogs
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I have a three legged dog called Shania. She is an awesome dog, has a great temperament, and enjoys life a lot more than my other dog. However, because three legged dogs are unusual, they attract more people-attention during walks. Dealing with people may be one of the more challenging aspects of living with a three legged dog.

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Dog Play – Fun Games to Play
with Your Dog or Puppy
by shibashake

Dog play will help keep a dog busy, and channel his energy into fun and constructive activities. Playing with your dog will also help with obedience training, enhance your dog relationship, and establish you as the pack leader. Here are some games my dogs like to play.

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