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Behaviors and Training
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 TrainingJul 14, 2015
When Is It Safe to Pet an Unfamiliar Dog?
Greeting a new dog should be mutually enjoyable, but not all dogs want you to pet them. Use these tips to make sure you don't touch the wrong dog.
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Allison Gray
Behaviors and TrainingJan 9, 2014
10 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew
We all talk to our puppies. It’s a part of our nature, but in reality they don’t care what we are saying.
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Jet Perreault
Behaviors and TrainingJul 29, 2019
12 Warning Signs That a Dog May Bite
A strange dog startles you. You ask yourself, “Is this dog friendly? Will the dog bite?” Here are the warning signs you should know.
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingSep 3, 2013
Can You Trust a Dog Who Has Bitten?
It can be difficult to decide what to do with an aggressive dog. An important question to consider: Can you trust a dog who has already bitten?
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C. D. Watson
Behaviors and TrainingJul 30, 2018
9 Ways to Train Your Dog to Pee When It's Raining
Remember these 2 things when training your dog to pee when it's raining: Be patient and praise them for doing something that even you wouldn't want to do.
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Petful
Behaviors and TrainingMar 25, 2019
How to Teach a Dog the "Out" Command
There are a number of benefits that make this command worth teaching. Here's an expert guide to training your dog to obey when you say, "Out."
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingAug 1, 2019
Why Your Dog Keeps Sitting Down During Walks
Dogs stop mid-walk for a number of reasons. If your dog refuses to budge, you might want to take a moment to make sure everything's OK.
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Allison Gray
Behaviors and TrainingMay 10, 2016
The Right Way to Introduce Yourself to a New Dog
It's hard to resist bombarding a dog with kisses and pets when you first meet him, but our canine friends often need time to warm up to new people.
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Melissa Smith
Behaviors and TrainingMay 27, 2013
Small Dog Syndrome: When Teeny Pups Think They're the Boss
You cannot really appreciate what "small dog syndrome" is until you have a little dog acting like a 60-pound beast.
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