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adolescence

Use ‘Hide Your Eyes’ for better control of your dog in public

April 7, 2011

The point of the above exercise is to teach our dogs to face away from distractions on cue. In the above example, I’m teaching Marty McFly to “hide his eyes” between my knees. Once he has learned the behavior, I can request this anytime a potential distraction comes along, to keep his focus on me. [...]

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The best toys for young, strong dogs

January 7, 2010
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Most dogs between five and 18 months, large or small, play hard — so it’s up to us to locate toys that are both safe and last more than 20 seconds once the dog starts using them! Soft latex or plush toys aren’t suitable for most growing dogs (although some dogs enjoy carrying a fleecy [...]

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Roundup: Your adolescent dog

September 23, 2008

A roundup of articles to help you and your pup sail through the choppy waters of adolescent months. “Adolescent Changes” From Dog Star Daily. No, you’re not losing your mind — the cute puppy who would never leave your side is now blowing you off and stealing from the trash. Learn what to expect, and [...]

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