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Pet Misbehaving? It Might Be Your Fault
By Mikkel Becker, April 27, 2017Fear, stress and anxiety are at the root of many problem behaviors in cats and dogs — and in some cases, human behavior is the direct cause of a pet’s actions. Many pet owners fail to understand… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to "Look" on Command
By Mikkel Becker, April 26, 2017Is your dog easily distracted? Does he spend your entire walk lunging at squirrels and barking at people? Is he unable to to pass a brightly colored umbrella or a playing child without wanting to… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog… Dig in the Carpet?
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, April 24, 2017What is it about carpet that seems to incite some dogs to want to ‘dig to China’? Do you cringe when you hear the telltale scrape of canine toenails furiously trying to scratch their way through your… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to "Find It"
By Mikkel Becker, April 21, 2017Most dogs are naturally good at following their noses: They can often track everything from a dead mouse in your yard to the turkey sandwich you left unattended on the kitchen counter. This ability… Full Article ›
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Sprollie
Apr 20, 2017The Sprollie is a cross between two different breeds, the English Springer Spaniel and the Collie or Border Collie. Opening your heart and home to a crossbreed, also known as a… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Turn Around on Cue
By Mikkel Becker, April 19, 2017You can train your dog to do a lot of cool things, like give you a hug or pick up his toys. But it's also worthwhile to teach him some practical tricks, like how to turn on command. "Turn" can be… Full Article ›
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Your Canine Etiquette Guide: Dog Park Do's
By Mikkel Becker, April 13, 2017Your dog loves the dog park, and you love taking him there to play. But you both need to be on your best behavior while you’re there. Here are six simple ways to be a good dog park citizen and help… Full Article ›
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Do's and Don'ts to Help Kids and Pets Bond
By Mikkel Becker, April 12, 2017Spending time with a pet can be a valuable experience for a child. My 7-year-old daughter, Reagan, has been around dogs her entire life. From the moment she came home from the hospital, our two Pugs,… Full Article ›
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Help! Our Puppy Hates to Be Brushed!
By Mikkel Becker, April 5, 2017Our friendly, happy puppy hates having his fur brushed — he will run and hide when he sees the brush come out. What can we do to get him used to being groomed?Dogs tend to remember experiences that… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Give You a Hug
By Mikkel Becker, March 29, 2017It can be hard to resist giving a dog — yours or someone else’s — a hug. If your dog enjoys being physically close to you, a hug can make you both feel happy and loved.But not all dogs like hugs. For… Full Article ›
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Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Mar 27, 2017In his native country of France, the Basset Bleu de Gascogne is one of six types of basset (a reference to their short stature) hounds. He is a lively, active and agile dog who… Full Article ›
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7 Things New Puppy Owners May Not Realize
By Caroline Golon , March 23, 2017It might surprise you to learn (or maybe it won't!) that some first-time puppy owners are shocked to find the sweet, soft, puppy-breathed angel they thought they were bringing home actually seems to… Full Article ›