by Nottingham Vet School The bond that can come between a person and a dog can be extremely strong, especially if that bond had been strengthened with living with each other for many years. Pets become an additional member of our family. You'll want your dog's health issues to be ...
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Many people ask me about signing up to use an online dog training website and whether it’s a good investment or whether they are better off spending the money with a professional trainer in person. It’s a great question. And I believe there are 4 key areas to consider: 1 ...
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Have you ever asked yourself whether or not using food is cheating when training your dog? If you have, then I can promise you that you are not alone. It’s something that many people never actually get clear in their minds and yet it is one of the most powerful ...
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So what’s the score with my dogs digging? I hear you asking… Why are they doing it and how do I stop them destroying my beautiful back garden? Well here’s the way your dog see’s it and its very different from how you think! In fact it will answer a lot ...
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I want to explain two very important facts about your dog... The first is about whether or not you really need to be the pack leader. And the second is whether the pack leader is aggressive in their behavior. For example, is it necessary to beat your chest, shout and ...
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Ever wondered what your dog's body language is saying when they are interacting with another dog? Do you sometimes feel like you're watching something in a foreign language as your dog communicates with another dog? Sometimes it can be really frustrating not knowing whether to step in and stop your ...
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It all sounds so simple in theory…You call your puppy and they come to your feet, then you reward them and that should be it. The Recall! For so many people though, it all goes pear-shaped and we end up chasing our dogs and puppies all over the park, shouting ...
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If you ask any dog owner or canine enthusiast whether they know if dogs are officially color blind or not, most people won't have the faintest idea. And guess what, the scientific community is not sure either! However, there are indeed some facts about a dog's vision that has come ...
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Having a pet is something that many take for granted. However there are people that need to have a pet in order to work through something that have happened in their life. Therapy pets are a program in which animals help people just by visiting with them. Participating in this ...
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