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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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Answers to 10 of the Most Common Questions People Have About Owning a New Puppy
By Laura Cross, February 24, 2017Puppies are super cute, but they’re a big responsibility. Whether you’re new to owning puppies or a seasoned puppy parent, you may have a lot of questions when you bring home that sweet bundle… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Puppy Not to Lick
By Kim Campbell Thornton, February 23, 2017We used to call our late Cavalier, Darcy, “the quicker licker-upper.” From puppyhood on, she loved to give kisses — the bigger and wetter, the better. No amount of trying to train her out of it… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Wave Hello
By Mikkel Becker, February 15, 2017There’s nothing better than being greeted by a friendly canine. But not everyone is comfortable being approached by a new dog, and not every dog wants to get close to a new person. Teaching your dog… Full Article ›
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Housebreaking a Puppy? 7 Tips From a Trainer
By Mikkel Becker, January 20, 2017If you’ve just brought home a new puppy, potty training is probably one of the first tasks on your list.Unfortunately, puppies aren’t born knowing that eliminating inside the house is wrong. It… Full Article ›
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How to Prepare for a New Dog in Your Home
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 17, 2017So, you’re getting a new dog! Whether you’re rescuing an adult dog or bringing home a puppy, there's a lot you can do to prepare yourself and your home for a smooth transition.Getting a dog is a… Full Article ›
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Help! My Family Disagrees About Dog Training
By Mikkel Becker, November 9, 2016My family and I are at odds about how to train our dog. I've been trying to use praise and rewards, but everyone else is convinced that scaring or punishing her will be more effective. What’s the… Full Article ›
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Helpful Advice to Make Bath Time Less Stressful for Your Dog — and You
By Vetstreet Staff, September 23, 2016Does your dog hate to take baths? You know the type: the canines who make a break for it and run to hide under the bed the second they hear the bathtub faucet turn on. Fortunately, there are… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn't My Dog... Fetch?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang DVM, September 8, 2016Growing up on a steady diet of Lassie and Benji may have helped fuel my lifelong love of dogs, but it also gave me some rather unrealistic expectations of what a dog does on his own. For example,… Full Article ›
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Why a Puppy Barks at Night and How to Stop It
By Mikkel Becker, August 3, 2016Our puppy barks at night. She sleeps in a crate, and we’re sure she’s not barking because she needs to pee — she’s either just gone outside or doesn’t go when we take her out. I think it’s just to… Full Article ›
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Tips to Stop a Dog From Tugging on Clothing
By Mikkel Becker, July 27, 2016My dog sometimes pulls on pants and sleeves. I think she’s playing, because we let her do this as a puppy, but she doesn’t stop. What can I do to end this behavior?Puppies will often mouth and tug at… Full Article ›
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Don't Make These 5 New Dog Owner Mistakes
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , July 18, 2016I love meeting first-time dog owners. They’re so enthusiastic about their pups — or their adult dogs, if they’ve adopted from a shelter. I want to do everything I can to make sure they get off on… Full Article ›