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May 2010. Page 6

How to Curb Puppy Barking

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May 18, 2010 — Is your puppy suddenly acting like he's a guard dog at a palace? Does he bark his head off at sounds you can't even hear? Dogs bark at things for several reasons including a perceived a threat, a sign of boredom, or a cry for attention. Barking is...
A Guide to Puppy Socialization

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May 18, 2010 — As you know, dogs socialize differently than we do. They rely heavily on their sense of smell and body language, as well as some vocalization. Socialization begins as early as a week old. Then, the puppy has to be kept from many other dogs while he's...
Five Tips for Housetraining A Puppy

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May 18, 2010 — The problem is as old as when we first domesticated dogs about 15,000 years ago - how do you house train a puppy? And, nowadays, with our lack of time and energy, we wonder how quickly it can be done. Can it be done in a month? A few weeks? A week...

Crate Training Puppies

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May 18, 2010 — You've just brought your new puppy home and after hours of oohing and awwing, you wonder what to do with him while you cook dinner. There are risks in leaving your pup unwatched as he can get into trouble in a second. There is also a good chance...
Why is my Dog Pooping More?

Dr. Eric Barchas 1

May 18, 2010 — Dr. Barchas, I frequently switch my dog's food to give him a wide variety in his diet. I noticed recently when I started giving him...
Find the Right Behavior Professional for Your Dog

Casey Lomonaco (KPA CTP, APDT) 3

May 18, 2010 — Finding the right behavior professional for your dog is one of the most critical decisions you will make as a dog owner and is a...
Guest Blogger Nancy Kay, DVM, on Vaccinations for Your Dog

Maria Goodavage 8

May 18, 2010 — Jake recently had a frightening reaction to a vaccination. It was short-lived, but made me realize that while following standard protocol for vaccinations may be...

Jake's Coupon News for Dogsters: Free Dose of Frontline

Barked By Jake 5

May 18, 2010 — Hey folks! I hate fleas and ticks as much as the next dog, and probably even more than any human reading this. So when Dogster...
Photo Caption Contest: Through the Looking Glass

Mark Rogers 46

May 17, 2010 — Dogsters, I'm very sorry for the unintended contest hiatus last week - it was the victim of an overworked pet photographer colliding with a crazy...
John Travolta's Dogs Killed in Airport Accident

Maria Goodavage 20

May 17, 2010 — It has been a very rough couple of years for John Travolta and Kelly Preston. Last January their 16-year-old son, Jett, died after suffering a...