Dog Training (293)
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What to Do When Your Dog Won’t Listen
May 16, 2012There’s nothing more annoying than feeling like you’re not being listened to. When it’s your dog who’s not listening, though, the situation can be more than annoying; it… Full Article ›
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When Is the Best Time to Train My Dog — Before or After a Walk?
By Mikkel Becker, May 16, 2012What is the best time of day to train my dog? Should I train him before or after his walk? My problem with training him before walking him is that he is too excited to pay attention, but I worry… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog Compulsively Lick The Air?
By Mikkel Becker, May 14, 2012Q. Why does my dog lick the air? She does it for hours. A. There are various reasons your dog may be licking the air, but the fact that she does it for long periods of time is suggestive of… Full Article ›
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The Right Way to Pet a Dog
May 4, 2012
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Decipher What Your Dog Is Saying With His Tail
By Mikkel Becker, May 11, 2012Ever wish you knew what your dog was thinking? You can — just watch his tail! Instead of using words, your dog uses body language to communicate. While a dog's message can only be fully… Full Article ›
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Get Your Kids Involved in Training Your Pets
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 26, 2012Today is National Kids and Pets Day — and we all know that there's nothing cuter than a polite child with a well-behaved pet. But, like children, many dogs and cats misbehave because… Full Article ›
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Why There Are Some Tricks You Shouldn't Teach Your Dog
By Mikkel Becker, May 10, 2012There's nothing cuter than a dog doing a trick — and, sometimes, nothing more annoying. Although it may not sound like a big deal for a dog to do a trick without a signal from his pet… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog Pick Up Bad Behavior From Other Dogs?
By Mikkel Becker, May 7, 2012Q. Whenever my dog gets with his canine friends, they all pick up each other's bad behaviors — but never the good behaviors. Why does this happen, and how do I make it stop? A.… Full Article ›
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What It's Like to Go to Dog Scouts Camp
Apr 6, 2012
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How Can I Get My Dog to Stop Nipping at My Fingers and Toes?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 26, 2012Q. My dog loves to nip at my fingers and toes. I know she's just playing, but it can hurt, and the more I try and get her to stop the more she does it because she thinks it's a game. I've… Full Article ›
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How Can I Teach My Dog Not to Zigzag in Front of Me on Walks?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 20, 2012Q. My dog loves to go for walks, but he's constantly running back and forth in front of me. How do I get him to stop? A. Walks are often the most anticipated part of a dog’s day. An… Full Article ›
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Dog Taking Over Your Bed? Training Can Help You Both Sleep Soundly
By Mikkel Becker , Apr 18, 2012Q. I love having my dog sleep near me, but he takes up the entire bed. Is it possible to train him to stay on his own side of the bed so that I can sleep more comfortably? A. Just over half… Full Article ›
