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“What Is This?” – Bringing a New Puppy Home

When you brought your new puppy home, you were so excited! You couldn’t imagine anything cuter or cuddlier that you could possibly want in your life. Tiny paws, soft fur, that precious little face – you...

Pet Emergencies – What To Do

Part of keeping your dog or cat safe is having the ability to know what to do when an emergency arises. Waiting until you’re in one is not the time to implement a plan. In the same manner that your school or...

7 Different Types of Dog Beds

When you get a new dog it is always a nice gesture to find a nice bed for your pet to enjoy in your home. Pet beds are an inexpensive and comfortable way for your dog to sleep on your floor without messing up...

How to Pick a Name For Your Dog

One of the best parts of dog ownership is when you get to choose your dog’s name. Your dog’s name is what makes it a part of your family rather than simply a pet, and the name you choose for your dog is...

A Well Trained Yorkshire Terrier

Here is a very well trained Yorkshire Terrier, check it...

3 Tips for Improving Dog Trick Training

Teaching your dog interesting dog tricks is a fun but uphill task. Dogs do not understand human speech, and as behavioral creatures you need to make sure that your timing in your trick training is as close to...

Is Negative Punishment Dog Training Acceptable?

By Dr. Jan Bellows Those that understand dog training recognize that positive reinforcement is not only the most pleasurable form of dog training, but easily the most effective. Rewarding your dog for its good...

How Operant Conditioning Works with Dogs

By Dr. Jan Bellows Dogs are extremely behavioral creatures. The principles of behavioral psychology play an incredible role in how a dog is trained. However, only certain aspects of behavioral training are...

How to Stop Dog Aggression With Other Dogs

By Dr. Jan Bellows Whether you got your pet from the pound of from a breeder, some dogs naturally show aggression to other dogs. This can occur for a variety of reasons: -          Your dog has a bad...
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