Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Dec 16, 2024
If Your Dog Keeps Running Away, Try These Tips
Here's how to stop this frustrating behavior.
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Melissa Smith
Contributor
108 articles
Melissa Smith has been researching and writing about pet behaviors for several years. Her work has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association. A longtime animal lover, Melissa is a professional pet sitter on Cape Cod through her company, Fresh Start Services.
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