Category: Positive Dog Training

If you love a dog, even small changes can grab your attention. Recognizing what cancer may look like on a dog matters because it affects how quickly you can get answers, what treatment options are likely to be available, and how prepared your family will be for difficult decisions. Below I describe what owners commonly

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A wet nose is one of those small details that dog lovers notice immediately: a glossy nose in a photo, the damp nudge when your dog asks for attention, or that puzzling dry patch that shows up overnight. It matters because the condition of a dog’s nose may carry useful clues about scenting ability, comfort

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Losing a dog is one of the hardest moments many of us face. When you are considering cremation, the decision is often driven by practical limits as much as by a desire for emotional closure. This article explains when cremation is commonly chosen, how the process works, what affects timing and options, legal and safety

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The chorus of a party song — “Who let the dogs out?” — lands differently when you spend your life around real dogs. For many owners the line is funny, for others it’s a convenient soundtrack for a zoomed-in video of a Labrador fetching a ball. As a practitioner who works with families and their

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Mounting between dogs is one of those behaviors that can feel embarrassing, disruptive, and, at times, alarming. It affects how dogs play, whether owners relax at the dog park, and even the progress you make in other training. Below I explain why it matters, what drives it, and how to manage it in clear, practical

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Losing a dog is wrenching in a way many people who haven’t lived with a dog rarely understand. As a veterinarian who has sat with owners at kitchen tables and clinic exam rooms, I can say what you say in the first minutes matters: the right words can steady someone who feels unmoored, while clumsy

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