Training Your Dog Not to Jump Up
June 15, 2016
A dog jumping up may seem like an enthusiastic greeting and innocent excitement, but this poor behavior can lead to less discipline. With larger dogs,...
A dog jumping up may seem like an enthusiastic greeting and innocent excitement, but this poor behavior can lead to less discipline. With larger dogs,...
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Dogs can dig up your backyard for many reasons. Sometimes it’s to escape the heat, to hide food, or because they smell something. One of the biggest reasons...
Your pet urinated on your hardwood floor. No big deal right? You can just wipe it up. Wrong. Just like leaving a beverage on a wood table without a coaster,...
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No matter what type of pets you have – cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, etc. – regular baths can be a healthy part of their care, but baths should...
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