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Understanding your pet’s behavior is key to building a happy and harmonious relationship. Whether you’re training a puppy, dealing with behavioral issues, or just looking to teach new tricks, this section offers practical advice and expert tips to guide you through the training process.
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Behaviors and TrainingApr 23, 2024
Can Dogs Understand Humans? Be Delighted by How They Can Learn Up to 165 Words!
According to experts, intelligent dogs can learn around 165 words. But spoken language isn't the only means by which our dogs try to understand us.
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Gayle Hickman
Behaviors and TrainingAug 13, 2012
7 Keys to Reading Your Dog's Body Language
Dogs are constantly trying to communicate with us using their body and space.
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Clarissa Fallis
Behaviors and TrainingJul 30, 2012
Dog Eats Poo: What in the World to Do?
Behaviorist/trainer Clarissa Fallis explains why a dog would eat poop, and then gives tips for preventing this rather embarrassing behavior.
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Clarissa Fallis
Behaviors and TrainingJan 3, 2017
Can Dogs Recognize Their Parents?
Studies show that dogs are capable of recognizing their parents later in life if they were around them during a crucial early period.
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Sarah Blakemore
Behaviors and TrainingJan 11, 2023
What Tricks Can I Train My Dog? (12 Fun Dog Tricks to Try Next.)
This expert guide features step-by-step instructions for a dozen different tricks you can teach your dog.
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingJan 19, 2016
4 Possible Reasons Your Dog Always Licks Your Face
Although some of us enjoy, or at least tolerate, all those kisses, others may not be so eager for a canine tongue bath to the face.
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Melissa Smith
Behaviors and TrainingFeb 28, 2017
7 Reasons That Dogs Chase Their Own Tails
Dogs may perform this behavior because it's in their genes.
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Gayle Hickman
Behaviors and TrainingJul 12, 2016
How Our Move From City to Surburbs Affected Our Dogs
It was a big change for our dogs to move from Brooklyn, New York, to suburban Connecticut. Here's what happened.
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Allison Gray
Behaviors and TrainingDec 15, 2015
How to Choose the Right Dog Walker
Selecting a great dog walker is important for both you and your pet. Here are some tips to help with that decision.
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