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Dog Tips, Care & Training

How Did My Dog Go Bad?

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Where do bad dogs come from? Do dogs go bad because of lack of training, poor breeding, or is it something else? We consider bad dogs and the source of their misbehavior.

To Pee or Not to Pee

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Some people get really nasty over dogs peeing or even just walking on their grass. Should dogs be allowed to pee on lawns or should we strongly punish them for doing what is very natural and instinctual to them?

Dog Foot Care

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Dog foot care is very important, especially for a young and active dog. We consider how to properly care for our dog’s foot so that he can walk, play, hike, and continue doing all of the fun things that he loves to do.

Best Dog Toys – Interactive Food Toys

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One of the best ways to keep a dog engaged and out of mischief is by investing in some interactive dog toys. However, expensive toys do not necessarily mean safe, good, or fun. Here are some of the toys that work best at keeping my dogs happy and positively engaged.

The Truth About Designer Dogs

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Some people act as if getting a designer dog is the worst thing one can do. Are designer dogs bad? If not, why do they get such a negative reaction? We examine designer dogs and why there is so much negativity surrounding them.

Dog Obedience Training – Good and Bad

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There are two schools of dog obedience training – aversive training and reward training. Both schools are based on operant conditioning principles and many years of study in animal behavioral psychology. Here, we examine the pros and cons of aversive and reward dog training.

Did Your Dog Win or Did You Win?

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Some people see interacting with their dog as a constant battle for dominance and ‘points’. We win when we accumulate the most points. Is it really useful to view interactions with our dog in this way? If we win, does that mean our dog loses. If so, how can we truly win?

Woof, Woof – Stop Dog Barking

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Dogs bark for a variety of reasons including warning, defense, boredom, stress, excitement, or simply because they want some attention. Barking is often just a symptom of some other issue. The best way to stop dog barking, is to identify the root of the barking behavior, and address it at the source.