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Top 4 Benefits of Regular Dog Walks

A tired dog is a happy dog! And also a healthy one as a lack of regular activity may result in all manner of health and behavioral problems. While there are many options for exercising your dog regular dog walks are entertaining and stimulating for your pooch and provide a multitude of benefits for physical…
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Behavior

Why Do Dogs Sleep So Much?

Does your dog spend a good deal of the day with his head on a pillow? Thought so. While it may seem excessive, sleeping for long periods is a natural part of the canine lifestyle. Dogs tend to spend 50 percent of the day snoozing, 30 percent awake but lying around, and 20 percent being…
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BehaviorNews

How to Prevent Your Dog From Barking When Home Alone

A common problem but an annoying one: Your dog is well-behaved when you’re home, but as soon as you leave, he can’t seem to keep his mouth shut. It’s driving your neighbors nuts. Instead of being ousted from the neighborhood, try these tricks, courtesy of Mary Burch, Ph.D., AKC’s Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy…
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The Importance of Teaching Your Puppy How to Be Alone

From potty training to puppy-proofing to establishing the rules of the house, your hands are full when you bring home a new puppy. But there is one step you don’t want to forget — teaching your pup how to enjoy being alone. Otherwise, he might develop problem behavior whenever you go out, like chewing on the furniture, barking excessively, or having an accident…
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HealthPuppy News

Puppy Feeding Fundamentals

Walk down the dog food aisle of any large pet-supply store, or peruse the shelves at a boutique pet-food shop, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. This is especially true for puppy owners, and probably even more so for first-time puppy owners. When did it get so complicated? Back in the day, dog food options were…
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