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Can I Teach My Dog to Pee on Concrete?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. My dog doesn't want to pee on concrete. How do I train him to do this? A. A dog who has only been taught to potty in a specific place or on a specific substrate can have problems when he… Full Article ›
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Struggling With Dog Training? Don't Give Up
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013For many of us, our dogs are part of the family, which means that any setbacks in their training can be particularly hard to take. As a dog trainer, I often work with pet owners who are near the… Full Article ›
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How to Interact With a Hearing-Impaired Dog
By Mikkel Becker, Feb 5, 2013Dogs with hearing impairments can cope remarkably well despite their disability, often making up for loss of hearing by using their other senses, such as sight, smell and touch. However, while… Full Article ›
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How Do I Walk Two Dogs at Once?
By Mikkel Becker, Feb 28, 2013Q. How can I comfortably take two dogs on a walk without feeling pulled in multiple directions? A. Walking two dogs at the same time is not always easy. Unless both dogs have been trained… Full Article ›
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Ease Your Dog's Barking and Fear of New People
Feb 14, 2013
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Curb Barking in the Home
Jan 15, 2013
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Why Does My Dog... Twitch While Sleeping?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013Your snoozing dog suddenly starts moving his feet, but his eyes stay closed. His body starts to twitch and quiver, and he may vocalize a little. He looks like he is running on his side, possibly… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Steal Objects?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013The sight of a puppy trotting off with a sock in her mouth might seem adorable, but if your dog is a chronic object stealer, it's not all that cute. Having Fido make off with the roast you cooked… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Shred Paper?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013Does this sound familiar? You leave your dog home alone and come back to find the novel you are reading torn to pieces. Or you find yourself repeatedly explaining to various teachers that when your… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Roam?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013It seems that some dogs are born to roam. How do you know if you have one of these dogs? Easy. No matter what you do, you cannot keep your “Houdini dog” inside the fenced backyard. Or… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Bow?
By Arden Moore, Apr 15, 2013A happy dog plops down with his front legs extended, his shoulders and chest low to the ground, and his rear end pushed up in the air, in what looks like a bow. This is the universal… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Bury Objects?
By Arden Moore , Apr 15, 2013Many dogs, including Airedales, Golden Retrievers, Manchester Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers, like to hide things in safe places. But your pooch doesn't need a bank safe-deposit box to protect… Full Article ›