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In the wild, a lone dog has little chance of survival. It is in increased danger from other predators; it has little chance of success at the hunt. It’s a wonder that a species as dependent on the pack as the dog can adapt to being alone at all!
It has been observed in wild dogs [...]

As primates, we humans are big on eye contact. We can’t help but gaze into a cute dog’s eyes (especially those of our own beloved pooches!), but eye contact is actually an unnatural behavior for canines. In fact, some dogs find eye contact downright intimidating! So in addition to its use as a communication tool, [...]

“Objectionable pet behavior is the No. 1 reason people have unsatisfactory relationships with their dog,” says Dr. Rolan Tripp, veterinarian and behaviorist who spoke on animal behavior to veterinary students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. More dogs die as a result of behavior problems than all preventable medical problems combined. Frustrated [...]

Puppy testing when do you do it, why, and how? These are common questions that people ask. I’m going to answer them for you in this next part of online dog training.
Puppy testing is done when the puppies are 49 days old. Part of the testing is to look at the pup’s physical structure. At [...]

Dyed-in-the-wool animal lovers seem to have a great deal of trouble limiting the nest to just a single animal. I know I do, with a dog and three cats sharing my life. If it weren’t for my very resolute husband and a smallish apartment, I have no doubt there’d be at least another dog in [...]

Tricks are more than just gimmicks – they are avenues of endearment, especially for large breed dogs. Read this article to learn how tricks offer your pooch mental challenge and build confidence.

Learn how to teach your dog to walk appropriately with you when being walked on a leash.

Find out how crate training your dog can be beneficial and techniques to crate train your dog.

Teach your dog the “sit” exercise.

Read about 8 methods to modify your dog’s unwanted behavior.