Category: Positive Dog Training
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How To Get Dog Smell Out Of Carpet?
Dog odors in carpet arise from different organic sources and require targeted detection and treatment to remove both the smell and the residue. Effective cleanup combines quick spot work, appropriate cleaners, and sometimes deeper remediation when odors penetrate padding or subfloors. Recognize and Locate Dog Odor Start by determining whether the smell comes from urine,…
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How To Teach A Dog To Lay Down?
Teaching a dog the “down” cue helps the handler gain clear control over where the dog positions its body and can make many daily situations safer and calmer. Goal and Benefits of Teaching “Down” A reliable “down” is one the dog offers within about 2 seconds of the verbal or visual cue and stays in…
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How To Treat Dog Ear Infection?
Ear infections in dogs involve inflammation or infection of one or more parts of the ear and can range from mild irritation to conditions that affect hearing or balance. Ear infection basics — types and causes Canine ear disease is commonly categorized by anatomic location: otitis externa affects the external ear canal, otitis media involves…
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What Can Dogs Drink Besides Water?
Dogs generally should have free access to clean water, but there are times when offering other safe, controlled liquids can help meet short-term needs related to appetite, recovery, or specific life stages. Why consider alternatives to water Alternatives to plain water are sometimes considered when a dog is reluctant to drink, is recovering from vomiting…
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How Long Should Dog Nails Be?
Dog nail length affects how paws contact the ground and how a dog distributes weight while standing and moving. Ideal Dog Nail Length Functionally, a dog’s nails should allow the foot to sit flat and the toe pads to bear most of the load without the nail contacting or digging into the pad. A commonly…
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Home Remedies For Dog Who Ate Chicken Bones?
Guidance for caregivers when a dog has consumed chicken bones. Health Risks of Chicken Bones for Dogs Chicken bones can cause several distinct medical problems in dogs, and understanding how these problems differ helps determine urgency and likely outcomes. One immediate mechanical risk is splintering: cooked chicken bones tend to break into sharp fragments that…
