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86Service Dogs: How Can I Get My Dog Certified?
How can I get my dog certified as a service dog? What do I have to do to be able to take my dog in public as a service dog? Can I train my own service dog? These questions and much more are answered in this article by Cindy Ludwig, M.A., KPA-CTP, a professional dog trainer based in Dubuque, Iowa.
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86Direct Eye Contact with Dogs: A Good Thing or A Bad Thing?
Why do some dog trainers suggest teaching dogs to make direct eye contact? Isn't this considered a threat? Should we use direct eye contact to show our dogs who is boss? In this article we examine the myths and realities associated with dominance theory and how it relates to dog training, particularly with regard to teaching dogs to make eye contact.
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94Dog Breeds And Dog Behavior: How To Know If An Alaskan Malamute Is The Right Dog For You
An Alaskan Malamute requires a special type of person as an owner. Find out if the Alaskan Malamute is the right dog for you!
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90A Comparison of the Anxiety Wrap, Thundershirt and Storm Defender
How does The original Anxiety Wrap Compare to the Thundershirt & Storm Defender? Each of these products is recommended for Thunderstorm phobia in dogs, but are they all equally effective? Are there any research studies to corroborate the claims of effectiveness of these products? This article provides a factual review of each of the three products.
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87How to Stop a Dog from Barking - Dog Training for Behavior Problems
Find out why dogs bark and how to control dog barking. The aim is not to stop dog from barking completely but controlling excessive barking.
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84Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog Breed Facts and Interesting Information
The Favorite Dog Breed of the British Royal Family Did you know, Pembroke Welsh Corgis are in fact the most popular of dog breeds with the British Royal family? Queen Elizabeth the Second alone owns an outstanding number of 16 Pembroke Welsh Corgis...
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83Reactive Rover: Tips for Training Leash Reactive Dogs
My husband and I got lucky in so many ways when we adopted our 3 year old rescued German Shepherd, Rusty. He's gentle, loving and incredibly smart. He'd never had any real training when we adopted him, but because of how smart and eager to please he...
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81Helpful Tips for Training a Stubborn Lhasa-Bichon Mix (La-Chon) Puppy
Training a dog takes time and patience, but a stubborn La-Chon (Lhasa/Bichon) can be nerve racking. Being consistant and firm in who is boss is key, but also arm yourself with knowledge. Learn what traits are common and which one can be its downfall. Make sure your puppy is fit for your family before commiting yourself. Here are some tips I have used with my puppies.
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82The Majestic Akita- Should This be Your Next Dog?
Pronounced "uh-KEY-ta", Akita's are the largest of the Spitz-type breed and are native to the island of Honshu in the Akita region of Japan. It is believed that Helen Keller brought the first Akita to the US, but I have read they were brought back...
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88Dealing 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.
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