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How to Read Dog Body Language

Just like you can tell the emotions of a close friend or family member by their body language, your dog...

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How to Calm Down a Hyperactive Dog: Five Tips

Dog owners love their fur babies, but some pets have such high activity levels that they wear their owners out....

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Can Dogs Recognize Shapes? What You Need to Know

When your dog brings you his toy or fetches sticks in your yard, you may wonder what they can really...

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How to Use Dog Training Treats the Right Way

Training your dog requires work on both your part and your dog's part. Using treats during the training process can...

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How to Get Your Dog to Play and Socialize With Other Dogs

Have you wondered how to get your dog to play with other dogs without drama? Owning a dog is one...

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How to Keep Your Dogs From Fighting & Safely Break Up Fights

Precocious pups can go from playful to aggressive in a moment. As a pet owner, you need to know how...

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10 Common Hand Signals for Dog Training & How to Teach Them

Owning a dog can bring you immeasurable joy, but these loyal companions also require a lot of work, especially if...

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Do Dogs Naturally Know How to Swim? Are Dogs Born Swimmers?

If you live near natural bodies of water or have a pool, it’s essential to make your dog comfortable with...

Training a New Puppy: How Soon Should You Start

Training a New Puppy: How Soon Should You Start?

Puppies are fun companions to have around—especially when they have completed their training. However, many dog owners are still at...

My Dog Follows Me Everywhere & Stares at Me

My Dog Follows Me Everywhere & Stares at Me—What Do I Do?

Most owners have, at some point, found their dogs to be a bit too attached to them. For some dogs,...