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Dog Psychology – What Is Fact and What Is Myth

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Dogs psychology tries of understand dog behavior from a canine perspective rather than from a human perspective. Dog psychology is important because it underlies all of dog training, and allows us to modify our dog’s behavior. Here, we consider the relationship between dog psychology, dog behavior modification, and dog training.

Awesome Shiba Inu Puppy Pictures

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Here are some awesome puppy pictures of Shiba Inu Sammi. When my Shiba was a puppy, I was too busy dealing with his holy-terror behaviors to take pictures. Therefore, I am so happy that Frances and Sammi have decided to share their wonderful puppy pictures with us. I have truly enjoyed these pictures, and hope you will enjoy them as well.

Dog Leash Training Equipment

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To effectively leash train our dog, we want to pick the best equipment based on his unique temperament, energy level, size, and style. Using inappropriate leashes and collars may complicate training, worsen our dog’s behavior, and sometimes even cause physical harm. Here, we consider the strengths and weaknesses of leash training equipment, including choke chains, prong collars, harnesses, and the head-halti.

How to Clean a Dog’s Teeth

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Keeping our dog’s teeth clean is important, and can significantly enhance his quality of life. Here, we discuss how to keep our dog’s teeth clean, and how to brush our dog’s teeth from home with no muss and no fuss.

Controlling a Dog’s Behavior – Is Total Control Necessary?

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One of the key debates in dog obedience training is about control. Proponents of aversive dog discipline argue that the choice is between total control and no control. Either our dog is a fully controlled Stepford dog, or he is an accident waiting to happen. We consider Stepford dogs, and whether they are better or happier than regular dogs.