Category: Positive Dog Training
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Why is my dog sniffing me more than usual?
If your dog has started sniffing you more than usual, it can feel oddly intimate, worrying, or simply inconvenient. Many owners notice this change during illness, after changes at home, or when a normally calm dog suddenly becomes insistent. What follows is a practical, observation-led guide to help you understand why the behavior may be
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What is chicken meal in dog food?
For many dog lovers, the words on a bag of kibble are background noise until there’s a reason to look closely—picky appetite, itchy skin, a new puppy or a senior with sensitive kidneys. Understanding what “chicken meal” means can change how you choose food, manage your budget, and respond when your dog has a reaction.
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How long do puppies teeth?
Puppy teeth are small, sharp, and temporary—but they matter more than many first-time owners expect. Understanding when and how a puppy’s teeth develop helps you meet nutritional needs, manage chewing behavior, protect dental health for life, and keep your home safe while a puppy explores the world with its mouth. What Puppy Teeth Reveal About
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How long is a dog contagious with kennel cough?
Kennel cough is one of those respiratory problems that dogs pick up easily in group settings, and knowing how long a dog can be contagious changes everyday choices: when to go to the dog park, whether to board, and how to protect vulnerable dogs at home. This article lays out what to expect, why the
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What do dogs do?
Dogs show up in our lives in many practical ways: as warm companions on a hard day, as partners at work, and as curious individuals whose actions tell a story about health, history and mood. As a veterinarian and behaviorist I want to help you read those stories more accurately so you can deepen the
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How to use dog clippers?
Clipping a dog at home can be practical, even satisfying, when it’s done with attention to comfort, coat biology, and safety. Many owners discover that a sensible clipping routine helps with hygiene, reduces discomfort in hot weather, and makes daily brushing easier. I typically see owners decide to clip after struggling with persistent mats, noticing
