10 Recommended Dog Breeds for First Time Dog Owners From a Certified Dog Trainer

10 Recommended Dog Breeds for First Time Dog Owners As a first time dog owner you may have an idea of what kind of dog breed you want

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Why Does My Dog Behave the Way He Does on His Leash?

5 Common Questions About Walking Dogs on Leash 1. Why does my dog pull on the leash? Because you follow them. Your dog learns that this does get

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Get Your Dog Ready to Meet Your Newborn

Get Your Dog Ready to Meet Your Newborn When you get your dog ready to meet your newborn, it is all about preparation. Rather than starting on the

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Christmas Decorating When You Have a Dog

Christmas Decorating When You Have a Dog Christmas decorations and dogs don’t mix without a bit of thoughtfulness. I remember as a kid setting up the Christmas tree

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Keep Your Dog Safe on Thanksgiving

Keep Your Dog Safe on Thanksgiving Which foods will keep your dog safe on Thanksgiving, and which could be dangerous for your pets to consume? Thanksgiving Day is

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Picking a Harness for Your Dog

Picking a harness for your dog When we think about walking with your dog, what do you picture; a leisure walk with your furry companion along a quiet

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Should I Get a Dog or Puppy For Christmas?

We’ve all seen the pictures and TV commercials of the cute puppy sitting under the Christmas tree with a big ribbon around its neck and the joy in

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Why Does My Dog Make a Mess When Drinking Water?

Does your dog turn your kitchen floor into a small lake when she drinks her water? This is a common problem. Some dogs with longer ears, such as

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Is your dog a jumper? Stopping this behavior is easier than you may think!

As a dog trainer, one of the behaviors that I hear most often that dog owners want to put an end to is jumping up on people. Not

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