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Recall Tips for Dogs

Teaching your pup to come when called is one of the most important and critical skills to have. Recall training is crucial not only for emergency situations (for example, when your dog is loose), but it’s also the foundation for every other important behavior. Recall training can help dogs learn to focus, help you build a […]

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Preparing your dog for a new baby

When you bring a newborn home for the first time, your dog’s daily routine drastically changes, with less time available for walks, playtime, and attention. When newborns enter the crawling and walking phases, and when toddlers begin to speak, dogs must quickly adjust to a new kind of “chaos.” For many dogs, especially those with […]

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How to Help Your Dog Through a Move

Dogs are creatures of habit, and thrive in consistent environments. They know every nuance of your home. They know when the mail man comes, they know where the sunlight hits the dining room for their sun bathing, they know exactly where to find you at night, and they even have their favorite potty spots. They […]

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Are Invisible Fences Harmful to Dogs?

Should You Use an Invisible Fence? I have been getting a lot of questions recently regarding the use of electric fences. I understand why dog owners want to use them. Sometimes they can lack an aesthetic appeal in certain neighborhoods, can be very costly, and very labor intensive. So the common solution for a physical […]

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Is it Okay to Walk Your Dog Off-leash?

By Jimmy Maxwell KPA-CTP Whether you are in the city, or in a rural community, you see it all the time. People walking their dogs off leash. Maybe most of those dogs are perfectly fine off the leash. Maybe they stick to their owner like a fly sticks to honey. I see this far too […]

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