Training & Behavior

Training & Behavior
 
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How to Run with Your Dog

If you love running and have an energetic dog, he could be your new fitness partner. He’ll motivate…
Training & Behavior
 
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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…
Training & Behavior
 
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11 Pet-Owning Personalities

Recently, I attended a book party of Tracy McMillan. McMillan is a television writer whose credits…
Training & Behavior
 
dog who barks at doorbell

How to Stop the Doorbell Bark

Mailmen are probably victimized the most, as they visit the house on a daily basis. Following suit…
Training & Behavior
 
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Video: Understand Your Cat

Cats can't talk (except Siamese, of course) but they do express themselves if you know how to read…
Training & Behavior
 
german shorthaired pointer

Teaching Emergency Stop

Emergency stop is an essential command to teach your dog because, no matter how diligent a dog…
Training & Behavior
 
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The Healing Nature of Pets

Shortly after my late husband Bill was diagnosed with terminal cancer, his rapidly declining…
Health & Home
 
National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Dog Bite Prevention Week

A small white dog that resembled a bichon ran wildly at the edge of a heavily trafficked New York…
Health & Home
 
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Games for Old Dogs

While it’s said that ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,’ engaging your older dog in mind and…
Senior Pets
 
Cats Sleeping, Low Maintenance Pets

Low Maintenance Pets?

I was recently asked about low maintenance pets. After doing some research, I was amazed to find…
Training & Behavior
 
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Games for Old Cats

We may all want to sit around the house doing nothing—in fact some may say that’s what Sunday…