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Dog Games to Play on a Rainy Day
There’s nothing worse than a hyper dog on a rainy day! While it might be impossible to get your dog outside for his/her daily walk during inclement weather, there are many games you can do inside to burn off that excess energy. The following games are not only enjoyable for you and your dog but…
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Walking your Dog
Walking your dog is hugely stimulating for both dog and owner. It burns off excess energy leaving your dog relaxed and happy for the day ahead. It’s also a great way for both of you to keep fit! What’s the Best Type of Leash? Flexi-leads: These are best reserved for walks in the countryside or…
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Play Biting in Dogs and Puppies
Owning a puppy or dog that play bites can be frustrating and painful! It is normal for puppies to play by biting each other and they actually teach each other not to bite so hard. We want to teach our puppies that play biting is not an acceptable way to play with humans at all…
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Teaching your Dog to Fetch
Playing fetch is a great way to have fun with your dog and exercise him/her at the same time. Some dogs play fetch naturally, but few dogs intrinsically understand the concept of retrieving. Some dogs will chase after the toy but then won’t bring it back, while others simply look at you with a confused…
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Using “Positive Reinforcement” in Dog Training
Positive reinforcement is usually something pleasant added that follows a behaviour that makes it more likely that the desired behaviour will occur again in the future. A Positive Reinforcer is the stimulus presented following a desired behaviour. Reinforcement can also be described as positive or negative. It is something an animal wants to acquire more…
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