Tag: dogs thrive
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Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere?
Reasons a dog follows a person can include bonding, instinct, health, development, and daily routine. Attachment and social bonding Dogs form social attachments to people through repeated positive interactions and shared routines, and physiological systems such as oxytocin support those bonds. [1] Experimental work has shown that mutual gaze and close interaction can raise oxytocin…
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How Big Do Border Collies Get?
Border Collies vary in build from lean, athletic workers to stockier family pets, and size influences care decisions and health monitoring. Typical Adult Size (Height and Weight) Most adult Border Collies stand roughly 18–22 in (46–56 cm) at the withers as a typical range for pet dogs, though individual animals fall above or below that…
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How To Bond With Your Dog?
Building a close relationship with a dog depends on attention to their temperament, communication, and daily care so interactions feel safe and rewarding for both of you. Understanding Your Dog’s Nature Breed tendencies, early experience and individual temperament together shape how a dog learns, plays and relaxes. Recognizing that breed summaries describe tendencies rather than…
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How To Discipline A Dog?
Teaching a dog to respond to household rules focuses on shaping reliable behavior while keeping the animal safe and confident. Effective discipline balances predictable routines, clear signals, and humane consequences that support learning. Discipline Philosophy and Goals Discipline should prioritize learning, safety, and trust rather than inflicting fear or pain; set clear, measurable targets such…
