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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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5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Active Indoors
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013As a dog trainer, spring is often my busiest time of year. I see lots of dogs who have been kept inside all winter and have developed behavior issues because of under-met exercise and… 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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How Can I Teach My Dog to Play Fetch?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. My dog retrieves the ball, but she doesn’t return it to me. How can I teach her to bring the ball back rather than playing keep-away or running off and chewing on it? A.… Full Article ›
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How to Put on a Leash
Nov 29, 2012
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Can I Train My Dog to Use a Treadmill?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. We have a Pit Bull who needs a lot of exercise, but my husband and I have health limitations. On our veterinarian's advice, we got a doggy treadmill, but I have no clue how to get my dog to… Full Article ›
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How Can I Teach My Hyper Dog to Calm Down?
By Mikkel Becker , Apr 10, 2013Q. My Golden Retriever is unbelievably hyper. She never settles down. What can I do to help her calm down? A. Golden Retrievers are working retriever dogs, which means they have a high… Full Article ›