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How to Train a Skittish Dog: 13 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Train a Skittish Dog: 13 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Some dogs are super confident. They’re confident at home, and get along with strangers as well as they do with family and friends. But, at the other end of the…

How to Stop a Dog From Barking in the Car: 7 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Stop a Dog From Barking in the Car: 7 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Dogs react to being in the car in many ways, from fear to excitement. Some dogs spend most of their time in the car barking incessantly, which can be extremely…

How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Other Dogs Calmly: 10 Vet Approved Tips

How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Other Dogs Calmly: 10 Vet Approved Tips

In an ideal world, taking your dog for a walk should be a pleasant and stress-free event. But if your dog is less than friendly or overexcited when meeting oth…

How to Loose Leash Train a Dog: Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Loose Leash Train a Dog: Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

As a crucial skill for every dog, loose leash walking is your gateway to more activities and a higher quality of life for your canine companion. You can confid…

Dog Lunges at Other Dogs: 6 Vet-Approved Ways to Stop It

Dog Lunges at Other Dogs: 6 Vet-Approved Ways to Stop It

Good manners in public can make any dog owner proud, but habits like lunging at other dogs won’t give you much confidence in your daily walk. A lunging dog is…

How to Teach a Dog to "Leave It"? 10 Vet Reviewed Steps

How to Teach a Dog to "Leave It"? 10 Vet Reviewed Steps

Teaching your dog to leave things alone is vitally important to keep them safe. They learn that not everything in their environment is theirs to take (and eat!…

Why Is My Dog Scared of Water? 9 Vet-Reviewed Techniques to Help

Why Is My Dog Scared of Water? 9 Vet-Reviewed Techniques to Help

Having a dog that’s fearful of water can be stressful and frustrating, especially since it can make it difficult to do simple tasks like giving your dog a bath…

Rattlesnake Training for Dogs: 8 Vet-Approved Tips to Keep Your Pup Safe

Rattlesnake Training for Dogs: 8 Vet-Approved Tips to Keep Your Pup Safe

Hiking with your dogs is one of the best ways to strengthen your bond and give you an excellent workout. One of the troubles with it is the wildlife. From tick…