Category: Positive Dog Training
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Why do dogs kick after pooping?
If your dog finishes a poop and immediately starts kicking the ground behind them, you’re not alone in wondering why. Understanding this common behavior gives you more than trivia for dog-friendly conversations: it helps you manage walks, read health signals earlier, and decide whether training or a vet visit is the better next step. Why
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How to register a dog as an esa?
I work with dog owners and clinicians around animals and mental health; when someone asks whether their dog should be registered as an emotional support animal (ESA), I try to answer in practical steps: why it matters, what it actually does, how to document it properly, and what safety signals to watch for in both
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How much is a bernese mountain dog?
If you are weighing whether to bring a Bernese Mountain Dog into your life, cost is a sensible early question. Below is a practical, experience-based guide that explains typical prices, what drives them, the biology and health risks that influence value and ongoing costs, and concrete steps to find and care for a healthy Bernese
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How to get rid of a dog?
Deciding you may need to “get rid of a dog” is a painful place for any dog lover to find themselves. This guide is written to help people who deeply care about their dogs but are facing real problems—behavior that threatens safety, changes in life circumstance, or persistent suffering in a pet—with clear, humane steps
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How to punish food aggression in dogs?
Food aggression—often called resource guarding—is common, unsettling, and fixable with the right approach. This article explains why it matters, why punishment is a bad idea, what causes the behavior, how to stay safe in the moment, and how to reduce guarding over time using humane, practical methods. What food aggression means for your dog, your
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How to introduce a new dog?
Bringing a new dog into your life is more than a photo opportunity — it’s a change to household rhythm, social dynamics, and daily care. Thoughtful introductions reduce stress, prevent injury, and set the tone for a stable relationship between dogs and people. The guidance below is practical and grounded in common clinical observations; it’s
