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Is it better to have two dogs? If you plan to leave your dog during the day while you are at work, it may be better to have two dogs so that they can keep each other company.

Help your dog sleep all night: The most common cause of canine insomnia is pent-up energy. Help your dog sleep through the night by making sure she gets plenty of exercise.

Why does my dog get hiccups? Dog hiccups are so common some veterinarians think that they can be a part of the laundry list of “growing pains” some puppies must endure.

Could my dog have canine autism? Most puppies and dogs diagnosed with “canine autism” are reactive and often lack socialization skills. Reactive animals often inherit an anxiety disorder.

Use music to soothe separation anxiety: Soothe dog separation anxiety with music, not medication. The right tune can calm your dog so he can relax and fall asleep.

Aggressive puppy warning signs: Common aggressive puppy behavior warning signs: snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, lunging, challenging stance, aggressive barking and biting.

Couch potato dogs for couch potato owners: Make an honest assessment of your lifestyle to help you choose the right dog. If you’re a couch potato, get a couch potato dog, not a high energy dog.

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Learn how to understand what the dog tail says

Posted March 30, 2020

Canines communicate using body language and a dog tail message can convey anything from happiness and confidence to fear and aggression.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language, Dog communication, Dog tail

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5 tips to make your dog stop eating feces

Posted September 25, 2019

Because there are many reasons why some dogs eat feces, it can be a major challenge for some dog owners to make their dogs stop eating feces.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog poop

Dog body language. Dogs use licking as a way to communicate with their people.

Why do dogs lick?

Posted June 21, 2019

Dogs lick as a way to communicate their moods, level of submission and to show affection. Dogs also lick to groom and to keep wounds clean.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language

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Dog health: Should you dock your dog’s tail?

Posted June 7, 2019

Docked tail: Originally removed on working dogs to prevent injuries. For many breeds, selective breeding and nature have taken care of tail docking.

Filed Under: Dog Grooming, Dog Health, Home Page, Top Stories

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Stop dog begging: 10 easy tips

Posted September 10, 2017

The easiest way to stop dog begging is to not let it start. Don’t tolerate it from your dog or let any people encourage it.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog begging, Dog training tips, Thanksgiving

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Couch potato dogs for couch potato owners

Posted August 6, 2017

Make an honest assessment of your lifestyle to help you choose the right dog. If you’re a couch potato, get a couch potato dog, not a high energy dog.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog temperament, Small dogs

carrots are one of the healthy human foods dogs can eat

Can my dog eat that?

Posted May 27, 2017

Use this handy info graphic to understand healthy human foods dogs can eat safely. Add healthy meats, fruits and vegetables to your dog’s diet.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog food

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Stop dog digging

Posted April 2, 2017

Dog digging is hardwired into the DNA of many breeds. To break a dog digging habit, supervise your dog and make sure he gets plenty of exercise.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog training tips

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