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Dogs & Cats: How To Make Your Dog & Cat Become Friends In Just A Few Hours

The secret to starting and maintaining a loving relationship between your dog and a new cat (or vice versa) lies within how carefully you introduce them to each other. You have already made the decision to bring a different species into the house so invest as much time and care as you can in order to ensure that both of your animals start off with a positive experience with one another.

Dog Breed Training Groups - Investigate Each Group Thoroughly Before Signing Up

There are hundreds of dog training books that can be found in libraries, bookstores, and on the Internet. Most of them are just fine and teach thorough, positive training methods. But I have yet to see any of them that make a point of stressing the fact that dogs are living, breathing beings that have emotions, feelings, and unique personalities.

4 Housetraining Mistakes New Puppy Owners Should Avoid

Let's face it, as a new dog owner you probably have not taken a canine training class or have studied up on the latest puppy training techniques that are available.

Leash Training: Never Use This Type Of Equipment When Leash Training Your Puppy

What could be more adorable than a tiny 10-week-old German Retriever walking down the street with its owner, pulling at the leash as it excitedly greets anyone who walks by? These little puppies put so much effort into seeing what's going on and are almost always greeted with a pat on the head and a smile from passing strangers.

Dog Training Classes - Hiring The Wrong Dog Trainer To Train Your Dog

It was a breezy summer evening when approximately 12 dogs from various breeds were all assembled in a small group at a local city park in San Diego, California. At each dog's side, its owner stood by, attentively listening to the dog training instructor whom was in the middle of the group

Harnesses & Halters – Better Leash Control By Using Body Harnesses & Head Halters

You may want to consider having your puppy use a body harness instead of a collar, especially for smaller-sized dogs. Body harnesses are secured with adjustable straps that fasten across the puppy's chest and over its front legs.