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Service Tasks Puppies Learn

The future service dogs must master 106 service tasks. These duties range from removing shoes and…
Training & Behavior
 
puppies behind bars, dog tags program

The Dog Tag Program

In 2007 Puppies Behind Bars began a new initiative called the Dog Tags program. Through the Dogs…
Health & Home
 
kid alone with pet

Can Kids be Alone with Pets?

I heard the whining from half a block away: My neighbor’s daughter with her new young pooch. I’d…
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Sad dog

Pets and the Winter Blues

An estimated half a million Americans suffer from the wintertime blues, more clinically known as…
Health & Home
 
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Running with Rocky

There are few sights more pathetic than a panting Chihuahua running 8-minute miles in the midday…
Health & Home
 
trimming dog's nails

4 Tips on Trimming Dog Nails

Trimming dog nails seems to fall at the bottom of everyone’s to-do list. It’s not easy— sometimes…
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Pet Sitters: While You're Away, the Pets Should Play 0

Pet Sitters While You're Away

When vacation time rolls around, in addition to making reservations, packing, and putting your diet…
Training & Behavior
 
woman learning to understand cat body language and behavior

Video: Understanding Your Cat

Have you ever wondered about your cat’s weird behavior, like why he head butts you, or suddenly…
Training & Behavior
 
Zoom Room Dog Trainer

Zoom Room: Dog Gym Heaven?

While the average size of Americans’ waistlines steadily creeps up, unfortunately so does that of…
Training & Behavior
 
Cat helping seniors

The Healing Nature of Pets

Shortly after my late husband Bill was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his rapidly declining…
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Kids and Dogs - Page 3

What Age?   Any dog can be good with children, but adult dogs may have prior bad…