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Managing Confrontation With an Off-Leash Dog
By Mikkel Becker, May 16, 2013It’s the scenario you fear the most: You’re on a walk with your pooch when an off-leash — and aggressive — dog approaches. Do you know what to do to prevent a… Full Article ›
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7 Pet Problems — and the Products That Solve Them
By Shayna Meliker, May 6, 2013We're always on the lookout for creative products that help with our everyday pet problems — like not having enough space in the bedroom for a cat tree, or trying to alleviate our… Full Article ›
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How to Teach Your New Pet His Name
Apr 2, 2013
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Teach Your Dog Down in Four Simple Steps
By Mikkel Becker, Mar 1, 2013One of the most useful behaviors you can teach your dog is to lie down on command. Using a food lure, you can teach this behavior in four simple steps. In order to focus on the training,… 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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Your Guide to Socializing a Puppy
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013One of the issues I am most passionate about is puppy socialization. As a dog trainer, I see what can happen when a dog isn’t given proper socialization as a puppy. The results can be… 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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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 ›
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Teach Your Dog to Sit
By Mikkel Becker , Apr 10, 2013One of the most important behaviors you can teach your dog is sit. Sitting has many uses; it can replace unwanted behavior and can keep your dog politely at your side. Sitting can also become… Full Article ›