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What Is a Reward? Every Dog Is Different

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …all the reward your dog needs. How does a reward become so powerful? Of course, some rewards are classically powerful, such as food and petting. But that can also make…

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Kitten Meetups With All Creatures Great and Small

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …orphan shows up on your doorstep with saucer eyes and a fluffy coat, begging for a handout. Introducing the newbie to your existing crew requires patience and caution. Keep in…

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Crate-Training Your Dog

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/6hgEctqXxdk In this video, you’ll learn about everything from the benefits of crate-training a dog to selecting a crate to making sure your dog loves…

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Dog Collars, Harnesses, and Leashes: Fear Free Choices

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/fYoh3f5A2sw With all the options available, it can be difficult to know what collar, harness, halter, or leash is right for your dog and your…

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Preventing Separation Anxiety

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/nK5JS1svRGY A dog with separation anxiety shows distress when separated from family members. We don’t know exactly what causes separation anxiety; some dogs may be…

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Dog Chewing: Tips to Prevent and Stop It

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes …she’s chewing on your favorite shoes. Chewing is a natural behavior in the dog, but can also be a sign of anxiety. Whether you’d like to stop your new dog…

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Dog Separation Anxiety Solutions: Behavior Modification and Training

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/B9cfGKFAVI8 This video on separation anxiety covers how to create comfort and predictability for a dog who is afraid to be left alone. We cover…

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Treating Your Dog’s Noise Phobias

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/PMB2lv30uTk Is your dog frightened of everyday sounds like traffic or the vacuum? How about intermittent noises caused by thunderstorms, holiday fireworks, and more? There…

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Meeting the Basic Needs of Your Dog

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/TuniFdlH59Y Before you can build your dog’s best life with enrichment and activities, you need to make sure the foundation is solid. Nourishing food, fresh…

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Dog Noise Phobia: Management and Prevention

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/ddgHNN2lxOk Seeing your dog shivering and hiding from fearful sounds can be distressing to you and your dog. Now that you’ve learned how noise phobias…