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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When it comes to dogs, people disagree on dog training techniques, dog care, dog health, and even what to feed a dog. However, one thing that almost all dog owners agree on is that puppy mills are not a good thing. It seems strange that so many people are against puppy mills, yet they not only still exist, but seem to be thriving. Here, we consider how we can all help the fight against puppy mills by submitting our feedback to Google Search.
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Awesome Shiba Inu poem dedicated to Shiba Zeus. Jess describes all the key Shiba traits and quirks really well; in a funny and entertaining poem format. Definitely a must read for all Shiba Inu fans.
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My breeder just got a new litter of Siberian Husky puppies so we went over to visit the little ones. We took a bunch of pictures, sat with the puppies, played with the puppies, and had a whole lot of fun. Here are a bunch of Siberian Husky puppy pictures and why puppies are so awesome to be with!
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