Training your dog like a pro

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Most people enjoy all kinds of pets, but especially dogs. Puppies often start out as destructive and somewhat difficult to control, though. This article describes methods for training your dog like a pro.Do not allow your dog to use a wee-wee pad to go potty. These types of pads will leave a mark on...

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Rally trial day one of two Bahia Kennel Club

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KIKO ROCKS! With a perfect score of 100 and a first place. I was very pleased. My friend filmed for me but instead of recording during, she had the camera on standby by mistake! I thought that was hilarious.  I was horrified today about how cruelly the other owners treat their dogs. One mans...

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Puppies have mischievous streaks

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It is very common in households around the world to incorporate dogs and other domestic animals into the family home. Puppies, like most baby animals, have mischievous streaks. Read on for some ideas on training your dog.There are a lot of tricks you can teach your dog to do; a common one is training...

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Dog Behavior Down on the Farm Causes Issues With Owners

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My sidekick Poncho the dog and I received a dog behavior advice question from an inquisitive canine named Kia. This lucky dog lives on a lovely coffee farm in Hawaii where, in addition to the coffee, there are avocado trees and wild pigs. Seems these environmental conditions have resulted in plentiful...

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Not the high fiber diet I wanted my dog to have!

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Last Saturday morning found me and my little family off to Santa Barbara for an early morning race. It was kinda rainy, and a little windy. For those of you who know my beloved little pooch Poncho, he is not a fan of the wind! (HA! no pun intended) Im not a big fan of the wind either, but for a different...

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The key to complex tricks rear end awareness

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Positive Reinforcement and dog training what is is

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The term "Positive Reinforcement" is such the "in thing" to say nowadays when it comes to training your pet dog - but what exactly does it mean? In a very small nutshell, it means adding something, or giving something, to an animal they find pleasant after a behavior is performed in order to increase...

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Dog Food Recalls

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Please be aware that there are several active dog food recalls at the moment.  We want to keep our pets healthy, so take a moment to review the lists.  The primary culprits are Diamond Pet Foods - involving a number of brands, including (but NOT limited to), Call of the Wild, Chicken Soup...

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Pet365s nice post on Dog Development

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Dog Development graphic created by Pet365 - a UK stockist of stunning dog beds and brands like Hamish McBeth. Click here to view the full po...

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On a Personal Non Doggy Note

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Those of you that have known me for a while are probably aware that I have a "bad hip."  A real bummer for anyone, let alone a dog trainer.  I have been plauged with hip pain on my right side ever since Ethan was born four and a half years ago.  Since arriving in Oregon (and making use...

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Dog should enjoy lots of praise for a job well done

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If you have never tried to train an animal, the idea may be rather intimidating. There is a lot of information out there and sorting through it all can seem difficult. These are just some tips to help you start out with dog training the right way.Your dog should enjoy being trained by you. Keep in mind...

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Help My Dogs Chewing

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Help My Dogs Chewing!Chewing is essential for maintaining the health of your dogs teeth, jaws, and gums. Puppies especially have a strong need to chew to relieve the irritation and inflammation of teething. Dogs chew to relieve anxiety and boredom, as well as for entertainment. Your dog’s jaws are his...

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Puppy Biting Ian Dumbar

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Puppy Biting is Normal, Natural, and Necessary!Puppy biting seldom causes appreciable harm, but many bites are quite painful and elicit an appropriate reaction—a yelp and a pause in an otherwise extremely enjoyable play session. Thus, your puppy learns that his sharp teeth and weak jaws can hurt. Since...

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Good dog training skills

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When you decide its time to train your dog, its very common to be a bit lost. Good dog-training skills come naturally to very few people. In order to train your pet properly, preparing yourself with some good advice is an excellent idea. This article contains good guidelines for several different aspects...

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Controversy in Management Route For Dog Aggression

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The July 24th 2009 L.A. Times story about a dog named Cotton whose guardian treated his aggression situation with a medical procedure called "Canine Disarming" (filing down of teeth to help prevent bite damage). She had initially tried some behavior modification, even went to the self-proclaimed Dog...

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Teaching Your Dog To Relax Properly

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Relaxing or capturing calmness by Emily Larlham This video is a tutorial on how to teach your puppy or dog to be calm. It is excellent for teaching dogs to truly relax, teaching a down stay or stay on the bed does not teach the do to relax, it teaches them to stay still. Your dog can still...

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Holiday Gift Boutique a Benefiting Ventura Humane Society Sunday November 15th

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The Inquisitive Canine is happy to report that we will be hosting our second annual Holiday Gift Boutique benefiting our local Ventura County Humane Society. It was such a success last year, weve decided to have it again!A few details of the event:Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PMPlace:...

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Splash! learns to paint!

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Today was Splashs first training lesson in painting. 4 days ago she painted the living room with blue ultramarine paint that she had taken from my studio.  I took it as a sign she was needing a bit more creativity in her life... :)   Check out the youtube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwO9nJGnstg...

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A new beginning

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Since Kiko got her right eye removed she has become a different dog.  Its as though we went back in time to when she was 2 years old.  She is playing more and more active.  Today she kept up with all the other dogs on our hike in the woods,  usually she would walk only a couple...

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Travelling With Your Dog in A Car

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Travelling with your dog usually involves more than putting the them in a car and driving off, especially if you will be driving long distances or be away for a long time.If your pet is not accustomed to the car, take it for a few short rides before the trip. This can help keep your pet from becoming...

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Introducing Dogs and Babies Part One

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My wonderful friend, Kathy Nolasco, is getting ready to welcome her first child into the world.  Well, her first human child that is.  Kathy is also the proud parent of a beautiful German Shepherd Dog named Linda.  Which is what prompted Kathy to send me a message the other day, the gist...

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