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Testing the "Sit" Cue: How Well Does Your Dog Know It?
“Sit” is usually the first thing a dog learns. It’s a joyful training rite of passage that can happen when pups are just a few weeks old. Because it’...
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Tips for Living with Your Dog In the City
Having lived in the suburbs for all her life, my furry friend found herself in the Big Apple for a getaway over the long weekend. There were new...
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How To Include Your Dog Into Your Wedding
The month of June is the month of marriage! As television programs, such as Bridezillas, My Fair Wedding and Say Yes to the Dress have shown, brides...
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Adventures of a TV Dog Trainer: Working With Canine Co-Stars
I’ve worked both in front of the camera and behind the scenes on a bunch of TV and video projects with dogs (and kittens and hedgehogs and bunnies)...
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Fact or Fiction? Feline Myths

Humans have always found felines somewhat of a mystery. Therefore, it only goes to reason that cats…
by Sandra L. Toney
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Quick Guide to Crate-Training

Housetraining a dog can be a challenging process. Both you and your puppy need all the help you can…
by Susan McCullough
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Video: Dog Agility & Olympics

Agility is a favorite sport among dog owners and a rewarding way to exercise with your pet. Both…
by Petside Team
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Movie: Celebrities & Dogs

In honor of My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story, Docurama Films has offered to give away two copies…
by Dorri Olds
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Dog Training

Dog Whisperer Comes Under Fire

Known as the “Dog Whisperer”, dog trainer Cesar Millan, is famous for his “unconventional” training…
by Jo Singer
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Labradoodles

Labradoodles excel as helper animals. Shari O'Quinn has a fabulous service dog named Joey to help…
by Danielle Mahoney
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body handling sensitivity in dogs

Body Handling Sensitivity

I was shocked the first time it happened. I was wiping 10-week-old Olive's paws off after a muddy…
by Victoria Schade
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Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement

Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative. These may be song lyrics that have been around for…
by Amanda Baltazar
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Outdoor Dog Games

Do the upcoming Olympic Games have you inspired to get out and get active with your dog? Outdoor…
by Taryn Mohrman
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Service Tasks Puppies Learn

The future service dogs must master 106 service tasks. These duties range from removing shoes and…
by Petside Team
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Is Your Dog Scared of Thunder?

Last weekend's rough weather revives an age-old debate among pet lovers--what should you do if you…
by Dr. Lauren Brickman
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