Category: Positive Dog Training
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When do puppies start barking?
Puppies and barking is one of the early puzzles new owners face: the sound itself is normal, but when it starts, why it happens, and how to respond are questions that shape bonding, training plans, and household expectations. This article lays out when barking typically begins, why it emerges from a developmental perspective, what situations
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How often to clean dog ears?
Keeping a dog’s ears clean is one of those practical care tasks that directly affects your dog’s comfort and your relationship. A dog that stops shaking its head, tolerates grooming, and doesn’t scratch at its ears is easier to live with and more likely to enjoy walks, grooming, and close contact. At the same time,
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How to treat dog ear hematoma at home?
If you notice a floppy, swollen ear on your dog, this guide explains who can reasonably provide safe at‑home care, what immediate steps help, and why veterinary treatment is usually the right next move. Who benefits — and when home care is appropriate Dog owners spotting a visibly swollen, pendulous ear; caregivers in remote places
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How to stop a dog from marking in the house?
Indoor urine marking is one of the most frustrating problems a dog lover can face: it damages the home, creates recurring odor problems, and can make otherwise relaxed owners feel tense about guests or inspections. Whether you are starting with a new puppy, bringing home an adopted adult, managing an intact dog, or juggling several
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Where to buy dogs?
Choosing where to bring a dog into your life shapes everything that follows: the health history you’ll manage, the behaviors you’ll work around, and the ongoing costs of care. For a dog lover, that decision is as much about matching energy and lifestyle as it is about making an ethical choice that reduces risk for
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Why is my dogs poop runny?
When your dog has runny stool, it’s more than an unpleasant chore — it’s a visible sign that something in their body or environment is out of balance. Owners notice this most with puppies whose immune systems are still developing, with seniors who may have weaker gut function or concurrent disease, and during travel or
