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Reinforcing Growling with a Reward? - You Can't! By Amy Cook, PhD
by PetExpertise
"My dog Hansel guards his bed. If I approach his bed and he growls, I shouldn't give him a treat, should I? Wouldn't that be reinforcing the bad b...
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When "Giving Up on Your Dog" is the Kindest Thing to Do
by PetExpertise
In my years as a home-visiting dog trainer, I did my very best to try to help people live happily with their dogs by teaching them to interact wit...
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Should You Switch Your Dog to Antler Chews? by Guest Blogger
by PetExpertise
By Samantha Randall of Top Dog Tips
The new rage in dog chews is the antler chew! Have you heard about this great alternative to rawhide chews ...
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Accidentally Training Your Dog to Pull on the Leash
by PetExpertise
By Jess RollinsCopyright Info
Want to impress your neighbors with a dog that pulls like a champion of the Iditarod? Luckily, it doesn't take mu...
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What's a Dog to Chew? Dog Chew Toy Tips for Different Types of Dogs
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Want the best chew for your power chewer or picky chewer? Spending some chewing time daily is a great way for your ...
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New Dog or Puppy Shopping List
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Healthy dog food (if it's a puppy, buy puppy food) Avoid corn, wheat and preservatives.
Two dishes, one for food a...
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Which of Our Dog Muzzles is Best for Your Dog?
by PetExpertise
Our owner and dog trainer Jess Rollins compares and contrasts our dog muzzles below to help you select the best option for you and your pooch whet...
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Training Your Dog Not to Bolt Out of the Door / Door Manners
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By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Door manners are an important safety skill especially for dogs that like to escape and explore. It is meant to te...
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Training Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
The best type of muzzle to purchase is a basket type muzzle, which has holes through which you can feed treats and ...
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Training Your Dog to Take Treats Gently
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
The danger in working on this is if your dog doesn't get the treat right away, she may get more frustrated and grab...
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Training Your Dog to Drop It and Leave It. Original Version
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By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
A Potential Life Saver "“ "Drop It"
Why teach a dog to "drop it"? If you have a young puppy, you know the answer to...
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How to Teach a Puppy Not to Bite: Top Training Methods for Puppy Nipping
by PetExpertise
Ouch!
Solutions for Puppy Biting Relief!
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Want to teach your puppy to stop biting you? Puppies nip to play, to get a...
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