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8 Things I've Learned from My Dog-Training Clients
— A good trainer has to listen -- to dogs and owners.
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Traditional Trainers Almost Killed My Client's Tiny Pekingese
— These trainers are the scourge of the industry as far as I'm concerned. They wanted to euthanize little Lullabelle for all the wrong reasons.
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5 Myths About Dog Behavior That Often Lead to Tragedy
— Dogs don't say "I love you" with a hug. Here's why you shouldn't either (at least as far as dogs are concerned).
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How I Got My Dog to Stop Eating Poop
— My dog thinks poop is the best thing since sliced bread. What about yours?
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Four Things You Should Know About Your Dog's Growl
— Growling is an early warning system. Your job is to figure out what's wrong.
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5 Things to Consider Before Getting a Second Dog
— I suspect my household will always be a two-dog household. But I also know it's not for everyone.
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7 Key Ingredients for Helping Your Dog Lead a Happy Life
— Outfitting a dog for a great life means meeting his needs. These seven things should be nonnegotiable.
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Shock Collars for Dogs? They Don't Work, and Here's Why
— Such tools are often sold as harmless devices, and they're proliferating. Don't play along.
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Training Dogs to Have Real Life Skills? That's C.L.A.S.S.
— Canine Life and Social Skills teaches things that help dogs move better in the community.
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How to Introduce Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog
— Looking to add a second dog to your home? Here's how to find the best match possible.
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How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Resident Cat (or Vice Versa)
— When your new pet is the opposite species of the pet you have at home, you have to move carefully. Here's how.
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3 Reasons It's a Must to Read Your Dog's Body Language
— Dogs communicate with their faces, ears, eyes, eyebrows, tails -- their entire bodies. Over the years, I have learned to “listen” to my dogs, to the extent possible.
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On Dogs and Body Language: How I Learned to "Speak" Dog
— I remember the first time I read a book on dog body language. It was, literally, an epiphany for me --"Holy $!*? Dogs can talk to us!"
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What to Expect from Your Dog's Training
— Once you've found a trainer, what's to come in terms of location, cost, and time commitment?
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It's Playtime! 6 Signs of Healthy Play in Dogs
— How can you tell when that display of teeth means fun, not business? Here are a few training tips.
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I Got a Puppy I Didn't Want -- But Training Her Helped Me Grieve the Dog I'd Lost
— I was heartbroken when my dog died, but training a new puppy helped me to move on.
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Train Your Dog in Nose Work, a New Canine Sport
— It originated in the drug-detection field, but it's a great mental activity for the home.
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How to Find the Perfect Dog Trainer
— Finding the right trainer is an often overlooked but crucial first step. Here's how to proceed.
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4 Tips for Finding a Good Playmate for Your Dog
— If you want your dog to be his best, he needs a compatible buddy. Here's how to identify one.
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5 Time-Saving Tips for Training Your Dog
— It doesn't have to be time consuming. Here's how to incorporate it into your everyday activities.
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New Year's Resolutions? No Way! You Need a Training Plan
— I'm a dog trainer, but I've found my methods work equally well for humans.
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5 Priceless Gifts My Dogs Have Given Me
— Throughout the years, I've received a lot from my dogs. Have you gotten the same?
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Six Gifts for Dogs that Won't Cost You a Penny
— The best presents for your dog are free, and they teach lifelong lessons.
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Would You Ever Rent a Dog?
— Amazingly, Hannah the Pet Society leases canines. I'm skeptical -- and outraged. What do you think?
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What I'm Thankful for, as a Trainer and Dog Lover
— Dogs and dog people rank high on my list -- and so does my giant Dodge Grand Caravan!
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Four Ways to Teach Your Dog Good Holiday Manners
— Does your dog need a refresher course in good manners? If you're afraid to leave a bowl of stuffing unattended, maybe so.
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UK Dog Trainer Chirag Patel Talks About Tech and Training
— I caught up with him at the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference. Read the interview.
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Why Do I Love My "Difficult" Dog? I'll Tell You
— Cuba and I have work to do. But forget training for a moment. Here's what I love so much about him!
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10 Ways My Dogs and I Prepare for Natural Disasters
— Stay safe, Dogsters! Here are some tips in case Hurricane Sandy is set to arrive on your doorstep!
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A Confession: I'm a Dog Trainer Who Put Her Dog on Prozac
— It was hard to admit, but I couldn't solve Cuba's problems with training. I turned to medication.
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