Category: Positive Dog Training
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What not to feed a dog?
Knowing what not to feed a dog matters beyond one stressful trip to the clinic. Food-related problems are a common, preventable cause of short-term emergencies and longer-term disease; they may shorten a dog’s healthy years or derail recovery from other conditions. I typically see owners surprised by how quickly a seemingly small snack becomes a
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What happens if a dog eats cat food?
Many households now include both dogs and cats, and that close living arrangement makes accidental nibbling more than a theoretical worry; I typically see owners distressed because a single incident can feel urgent and repeated access creates long-term concerns. Managing meals for multiple species brings practical challenges—different bowl times, free-feeding cats, and travel or fostering
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Why do dogs scratch the floor?
If your dog scratches the floor, it can be more than an annoyance or a scuffed finish — it is a behavior with roots in biology, communication, comfort and sometimes medical need. Understanding why dogs do it helps you read your dog more accurately, protect your home, and respond in ways that improve the dog’s
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Why does my dog burp so much?
If your dog seems to burp more than you’d expect, it can be worrying, distracting, and sometimes embarrassing at home. As someone who works with dogs and their people, I find that owners care about burping for two practical reasons: they want their pet to be comfortable and they want to know whether a simple
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How to clip dog nails?
Nail trimming is one of those routine tasks that often slips down a dog’s to‑do list until it becomes uncomfortable for the dog and stressful for the owner. This article explains why nails matter, gives an immediate practical plan you can use today, walks through anatomy and timing, and shows how to clip nails safely
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What kind of dog should i get?
Choosing a dog starts with clear, practical reasons: your daily life, who lives with you, the space you have, and how much time and money you can dedicate to a dog’s care. Getting that right up front makes it far more likely the dog you bring home will be content and healthy for years. What
