Category: Positive Dog Training
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Puppy Vaccination and Vet Schedule
Puppy vaccination and veterinary scheduling set the foundation for a healthy life and protect animals and people around them. Why Puppy Vaccinations Matter Vaccination of puppies prevents core infectious diseases and lowers population-level transmission risks; program data report reductions in disease incidence exceeding 80% where coverage is high[1]. Well-timed immunization reduces the chance of zoonotic…
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My Dog is Easily Distracted – Learning to Focus
Many dogs get distracted easily, which can make everyday activities and training more challenging for owners. Understanding attention, measuring a baseline, and using targeted exercises and environment adjustments can help improve focus. Understanding Distractibility in Dogs Attention is the dog’s ability to orient and maintain engagement with a cue or handler, while distraction is any…
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How Much Time Do I Need for a Dog?
Deciding how much time a dog needs depends on daily care, exercise, training, social needs, grooming, and life stage, all of which vary by individual and breed. The sections that follow break those components into practical estimates and scheduling suggestions. Overall Time Estimate Most average adult dogs typically require about 1 to 3 hours of…
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Dog Stealing Food? Teach Them Impulse Control
Dogs often take available food because of instinct, learned opportunity, or a medical or emotional reason, and managing the behavior requires both prevention and training. Why dogs steal food — common causes and learning mechanisms Food-stealing often develops because foraging and scavenging are strong instincts, and a single successful snack can create a rapid learned…
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Dog and a Baby – Get Your Dog Ready for Life Changes
Preparing a household dog for the arrival of a baby requires planning across behavior, health, and the home environment to reduce risk and support a calm transition. Understanding Your Dog’s Temperament Begin by assessing sociability, fear thresholds, prey drive, and stress signals to understand likely reactions to new people and stimuli; use a simple 10-question…
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Brachycephalic Dog Breeds and Health Issues
Brachycephalic dog breeds share a shortened skull and muzzle that change facial appearance and affect multiple organ systems. Definition and Common Brachycephalic Breeds “Brachycephalic” describes skulls with fore-shortened facial bones and a reduced cranial rostrofacial length that produces a flat-faced appearance. Breed surveys report ranges of clinically relevant respiratory signs from about 30% to 80%…
