Dog Blog
Living With Multiple Dogs
Dogs instinctively operate within a pack dynamic. Without understanding pack structure, owning multiple dogs can be overwhelming. Problems arise when (a) multiple dogs haven’t established rank among themselves and (b) the human family hasn’t established its pack…
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DOG SOCIALIZATION
Driving With Your Dog
Be prepared: Traveling with your dog can be a lot of fun, but challenging at the same time. Hopefully, a good level of dog obedience training has been established and consistent dog training habits are practiced on a regular basis. Your dog should…
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DOG HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS
Dogs Provide Effective Distraction Training
The most common distraction for a dog, other than cats, is another dog. Other canines deliver the highest level of distraction when you walk your dog in public. Without training, canine instinct and their heightened sense of smell will drive your dog to enter another…
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DOG TRAINING TIPS
Importance of a Good Recall Command
The most important command in the dog training vocabulary is the recall. Whether you use the word “here”, “come”, a *whistle*, or your dog’s name, nothing illustrates dog obedience more than a consistent fast recall. Without a good recall, many…
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DOG OBEDIENCE