Author: DogZone
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Lead Training (for Puppies)
Leash training a puppy can pose quite a challenge for new owners, especially when the puppy refuses to budge or makes a habit of pulling and biting on the leash. Many exasperated owners declare “He just won’t walk on a leash!” and just stop walking their dog altogether. Dr. Ian Dunbar, Author of Doctor Dunbar’s Good…
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How to Stop Puppy Biting
Have you ever tried acting like an alpha wolf in the comfort of your own home, growling, showing your teeth and snapping at those annoying you? Some trainers believe that this animalistic behaviour can put your heel-biting puppy into place right smart. Others, like online training sensation Doggy Dan, believe that biting behaviour can be…
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Puppy Crying When Left Alone
How long do you think it will take from getting your puppy in the door to first hearing them cry? Quite possibly, the tears will start as soon as they’re left alone. How on earth are you ever going to resume your day-to-day life if your puppy turns on the waterworks as soon as you…
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What are the Best Apartment Dogs (in Australia)
So you live in an apartment, but you’re searching for a furry friend to share your life with. What breed is best for your smaller space? And how are you going to hide your new dog from your landlord? We can’t help you with the second question (hopefully you’ve found a pup-friendly place), but we…
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How to Prevent Puppy Separation Anxiety
Type “Puppy Separation Anxiety Solutions” into any search engine and you will find hundreds of articles claiming their training course and products can cure your dog of his separation anxiety; while these strategies may be somewhat effective, they typically do not target the root of the problem–that is your dog has a need that is…
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The Ultimate Puppy Training Guide!
When you first bring your fur-baby home, it can be difficult to decide when and how to begin training them, particularly if you’ve never owned a puppy before. One online trainer, Doggy Dan, thinks he’s cracked the code and created the perfect Puppy Training Guide — and the work begins as soon as your puppy…
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How to Toilet Train a Puppy
Stuck on where to start with training your pup? Don’t worry – your new puppy (and their bladder) has decided for you! Toilet training is the very first thing that new pup parents have to get to grips with, and since all your general training techniques have to be consistent, it’s hard to understate the…
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How to Stop a Puppy from Chewing Everything!
A common obstacle for new dog parents is figuring out how to stop their puppy from chewing EVERYTHING. From cushions and blankets to shoes–the mop isn’t even safe from those needle-sharp chompers! This dark cloud can dampen even the spirits of even the most enthusiastic dog-owners, but there is a silver lining! This bad habit…
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First Aid: How to treat a cat for burns
In this chapter on cat first aid we’ll look at how to treat a cat for burns, including types of burn and grades of burn.
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First Aid: How to treat a cat for stings
In this chapter on cat first aid we’ll look at how to diagnose and treat a cat for insect stings, such as from a wasp or a bee, including severity and allergic reactions.