Dematting a Dog

Feisty, long-haired dogs can be fun and loving pets. One of the challenges of owning these dogs is when they come to your porch with heavily matted hair. Dogs, like humans, feel the pain of a brush and react unfavorably. Follow some important steps...

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How to Be Assertive With Dogs

As a dog owner, it’s important to strike a balance between the roles of companion and disciplinarian with your four-legged friend. Jumping up on visitors, stealing food from the kitchen and chewing on shoes are common dog habits that should be...

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How to Have a Well-Mannered Dog

Similar to children, dogs need to be taught right from wrong. To have a well-mannered dog, it's essential to teach it obedience and to correct its bad behavior. Ideally, training starts when your dog is a puppy, because it won't have developed bad be...

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DIY: Dog Cable Runner

Providing dogs with a safe, comfortable area to exercise is an important part of maintaining your pet’s health. If you don't have an enclosed area or want to restrict your dog to a specific space, installing a cable runner will give your pet a...

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How to Calm Dogs When They Are Frightened

Dogs can become frightened for a number of reasons, including exposure to a new object, person or pet. Thunderstorms, firecrackers or loud noises can also scare your dog, causing it stress and anxiety. When a dog becomes frightened, it reacts by whin...

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The Proper Way to Greet a Dog

Like humans, dogs are social animals with an understanding of body language and status. However, canine rules are different from human rules. Behaviors you consider to be friendly and welcoming might be threatening or challenging to a dog, and you mi...

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How to Know if Your Dog Respects You

Working with your dog is an important part of being a responsible dog owner. Good training gives you the ability to enjoy your dog, rather than being frustrated with it. Several behavioral points let you know that your dog respects you as the pack le...

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