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Hamlet and Grendel love a nice kitty tootsie roll!85

Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?

  It never fails…as soon as my two Great Danes hit the yard, they begin their search. Eagerly sniffing the sand, the pine straw, and under leaves. What are they so ardently searching for? Could it be...

8 comments    dogs dog dog training
Dog-to-Dog Aggression Tip 1 - Be calm and assertive. Be careful not to put undue or continuous tension on the leash.84

Dog to Dog Aggression

Is your dog aggressive towards other dogs? Does your dog tense up, lunge, or bark madly at another dog? Dog-dog aggression is a common problem that spoils outings and nice neighborhood walks. Here are some techniques for dealing with dog-dog aggression or dog to dog aggression.

30 comments    dog aggression aggressive dogs
Taking goofy dog pictures and laughing at them - Dog cruelty? 79

Dog Cruelty - What Is Dog Cruelty?

Dog cruelty is often defined as inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering on your dog. Dog cruelty laws differ broadly, but the question of dog cruelty becomes most controversial in the context of dog training. Are certain dog training techniques cruel to dogs?

10 comments    dogs dog dog training
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Is my Dog Dominant or Submissive?

No matter what the breed is, any individual dog can be dominant or submissive. It's all in the temperament of the individual dogs. Collies can be very dominant and Rottweilers can be very submissive, or the...

8 comments    dog dog behavior dominant
Dominant Dog - Dealing with Dominance in Dogs.79

The Dominant Dog - Dealing with Dominance in Dogs

What is the dominant dog? Some people attribute all bad or aggressive dog behaviors to "dominance", while others do not want to use the "dominant dog" label at all. We examine the dominant dog issue and present dominant dog techniques.

32 comments    dog training dominant dog
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Behaviors of Intact Female Dogs

Female dogs especially those intact, may exhibit distinct behaviors that are typical of their sex. Most behavior changes are particularly relevant during the dog's heat (estrus) and if feasible, during the...

0 comments    dog behavior female dogs
Bad Dog - Dealing with Bad Dog Behavior.82

Bad Dog - Dealing with Bad Dog Behavior

Where do bad dogs come from, and how do we deal with bad dog behavior? Dogs go bad because of miscommunication between owner and dog, not because of meaness or spite. Bad dog behavior can always be addressed with time, patience, retraining, and proper management.

0 comments    dog behavior bad dog bad dogs
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My dog keeps shaking his head. Is there anything wrong with him?

Yes, almost certainly the external ear canal of one or both of his ears is severely inflamed, a condition known as otitis externa but popularly referred to as 'canker'. (Incidentally, canker has nothing to do...

0 comments    dogs dog supplies dogs health
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Why Are Dogs Man's Best Friend? 14,000 Years of Companionship

When humans emerged from the evolutionary process, they were greeted with a wag of the tail and a lick on the face. It seems that way sometimes. The truth behind man's best friend.

89 comments    pets dogs dog
Dog Escape - Why Dogs Run Away and How to Stop Dog Escapes77

Dog Escape - Why Dogs Run Away and How to Stop Dog Escapes

Dogs escape for a variety of reasons including boredom, territory instinct, and prey instinct. Learn why dogs escape and how to stop them from escaping. The best way to stop dog escapes is to address the root of the escaping behavior rather than just the symptom.

15 comments    dog behavior dog escaping
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