Few sights terrify cyclists more than an unattended dog suddenly giving chase, closing quickly and nipping at pedaling heels. From...
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Few things feel more frustrating than dogs persisting behaviors we try every tactic short of begging to curb. But before...
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Despite your best efforts tidying floors and upholstery after messy pups, over time their plush dog beds inevitably accumulate dirt,...
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Few behaviors appear odder than your affectionate pup suddenly gaping wide with a big yawny stretch just as you settle...
Can You Safely Pick Up A Dog By The Scruff Of Her Neck?Can You Safely Pick Up A Dog By The Scruff Of Her Neck?
Instinct shouts cautions seeing someone grasp a squirming, wiggling puppy or small dog by the loose skin behind their neck...
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Beyond sit and stay obedience, teaching dogs to reliably settle onto designated floor mats builds invaluable lifelong skills generalizing well-mannered...
Shiba Inu Body LanguageShiba Inu Body Language
Renowned for their bold confidence belying petite frames, Shiba Inus often communicate volumes through dramatic body language and striking facial...
Dog Sport Titles & AbbreviationsDog Sport Titles & Abbreviations
Scanning competitive show catalogs or pedigrees of well-bred puppies, you can’t help notice dogs often formally named with strings of...