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Sick Of Your Dog Jumping Up On You? Here’s How To Stop Dog Jumping

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am  
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Sick Of Your Dog Jumping Up On You? Here’s How To Stop Dog Jumping

Are you sick and tired of your dog jumping up on you and others?  Are you worried that he’ll scare a child, or worse yet, knock someone down?  Does screaming “NO” at him and waving your arms around only make him jump around even more?  Don’t despair, you can stop dog jumping quickly and easily with these dog obedience tips.How To Block Him From JumpingYou need to figure out why he’s jumping to solve the problem completely, but in the meantime, you need to… Continue reading

How To Stop Dog Jumping — Five Dog Obedience Tips That Really Work

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 11:26 pm  
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How To Stop Dog Jumping — Five Dog Obedience Tips That Really Work

Are you frustrated with your dog jumping up on you and others?  Although jumping is a normal behavior for a canine, it can be frightening if your pup jumps up on kids or older people, and downright dangerous if he knocks someone down.  To stop dog jumping, you need to understand why dogs jump.

Three Reasons For Jumping Dogs

He’s greeting you.  Canines greet each other by sniffing faces.  Since most humans are taller than their… Continue reading

Dog Digging Problems-Easy To Understand!

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 12:28 pm  
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Dog Digging Problems-Easy To Understand!

Dog digging problems are very, very common. Dogs dig for a number of reasons, the two most common reasons dogs dig are for entertainment and looking for prey. Dog digging problems aren’t very hard to understand or stop if you keep a few things in mind.

How do you know why your dog is digging? Great question. If your dog is left alone through most of the day and doesn’t have a lot of toys to play with or a “doggy friend” to play with he… Continue reading

Dogs’ Aggression: How to Deal With Dogs’ Aggressive Behavior

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 12:31 am  
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Dogs’ Aggression: How to Deal With Dogs’ Aggressive Behavior

Dogs are certainly among man’s best friends. However, in some circumstances, these animals also have the potential to be people’s and other animals’ worst enemy. As canines, dogs are equipped with sharp teeth and attacking techniques that make them dangerous when provoked and you have to deal with dogs’ aggression. Dogs occasionally attack people and other dogs or animals. You may wonder what makes dogs behave violently. In truth, dogs are peace-loving and do not easily turn aggressive, unless provoked. Because… Continue reading

Stop Dog Jumping — Dog Obedience Tips Anyone Can Use To Quickly Stop Puppy Jumping

Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 11:54 pm  
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Stop Dog Jumping — Dog Obedience Tips Anyone Can Use To Quickly Stop Puppy Jumping

It’s unbelievable, but some people actually encourage a dog jumping up on them.  This is a big mistake, no matter how cute your new pup is.  Puppy jumping may be cute when he’s little, but it will become one of many dog behavior problems as he gets older and bigger.  Even small canines are a nuisance when they jump on people.  Stop dog jumping now with these dog obedience tips.Prevent Puppy Jumping From

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Why Does Your Dog Completely Ignore You Around Dogs?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:20 pm  
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By Kevin Salem

Have you ever wondered what “exactly” could be the reason why does your dog bark, pull on the leash, lunge, growl, attack, shiver, whimper, shy away or is dying to play when faced with other dogs that he is not familiar with?

Here are all the reasons:

• You don’t have the right timing, right technique, or the right training tool that can get your dog under your complete control. If a certain tool stops working or doesn’t even seem to faze your dog anymore, try another one. Use what works!

• You… Continue reading

The Ancestry and the Social Ranking of Your Dog

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:16 pm  
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By Jeff Nenadic

Social ranking, superiority and inferiority, domination and submission are common traits of human race. However, they do exist in animals and birds too. It is a common sight to see some dogs/wolves leading in a pack with others following meekly with their tails in-between their legs. It does make one wonder why do the meek animals accept the aggression so meekly.

It is simply an instinctive and evolutionary way of survival. The meek do so for their benefit. They know when they are in no position to go against the powerful, stronger and confident members… Continue reading

Rescued Dogs And Anxiety

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:11 pm  
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By Kristi Carter

If you have never heard of separation anxiety in dogs, you should know that it’s very real and dogs will experience intense anxiety when they are left alone for extended periods of time. This affects dogs which are rescued from animal shelters very commonly. Although it is a very wonderful and noble thing to rescue a dog, he or she may easily develop this condition due to abandonment feelings, lack of attention at the shelter or just because of their own unique personality. In order to help your dog overcome it, they will need a

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Dogs Are Like Kids, They Need Leadership & Guidance

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:07 pm  
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By Kelly Marshall

Dogs have a natural instinct towards being “pack” animals. Just like their ancestors, the wolf, dogs think in terms of partnerships and teamwork when it comes to some activities. Similar to the way a sports team will work one accord in order to accomplish the combined goal of winning, your dog looks towards you and the rest of your family as his “team” and counts on you all to help him survive, learn the rules of the home, and condition his behavior.

Just like a winning team, there are certain characteristics that must be adhered… Continue reading

Are 2 Dogs Better Than 1?

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:01 pm  
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By Ron King

How could 1 dog ever be enough for a dog lover? Before you decide to add another dog to the family, there are some important concerns about your current dog you should consider.

Matching Personalities

Your current canine companion loves you, but how will it feel about sharing you? If it is sweet, servile and submissive, a new dog could bully your first dog into a life of fear and despair. With a submissive dog, never accept a puppy that won’t let you cradle it upside down in your arms. A puppy that will… Continue reading

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