Category: Positive Dog Training
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What to do if your dog eats an edible?
Accidental edible ingestion is a frequent, frightening event for dog owners; clear, practical steps taken quickly can make a real difference in how an animal fares. If a dog finds a cannabis edible, the combination of delayed onset, variable potency, and sometimes toxic co-ingredients (like chocolate or xylitol) means the situation can range from mild
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How much is a dog dna test?
For most dog lovers the question “How much is a dog DNA test?” isn’t only about dollars — it’s about whether the answer will change how you care for a dog. Curiosity about a mixed-breed background, a desire to screen for inherited health conditions, decisions after rescuing or adopting, and planning for breeding, insurance, or
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How often should i take my dog out?
Every dog and household has its own rhythm. Below I outline practical, veterinarian-informed guidance so you can build a routine that keeps your dog comfortable, reduces accidents, and fits real life—whether you have a wriggly puppy, a tired senior, or live on the thirteenth floor. Who needs extra bathroom breaks — age, breed and lifestyle
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What foods are poisonous to dogs?
Dogs explore the world with their mouths. That simple fact makes human food one of the most common hazards I see in my practice. A slice of cake left on the counter at a birthday, a bowl of party snacks within nose-to-nose reach, or a tempting toppled bag of trash are all everyday ways dogs
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How to get a scared dog to trust you?
Trust is built slowly with scared dogs; this guide walks through who benefits from these steps, the quick essentials, why fear shows up, where it happens, safety cues to watch for, a practical step-by-step plan you can follow, environmental controls and training strategies, and the gear that helps without escalating stress. The tone is pragmatic:
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Why do dogs whine?
Understanding why your dog whines matters more than you might think: the sound can be a simple request for attention, an early sign of pain, or a cue that the dog’s emotional needs aren’t being met. In practice, reading whining correctly improves day-to-day comfort for your dog, helps you avoid medical surprises, and makes training
