Tag: help dog
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How To Teach A Dog To Shake?
Teaching a dog to shake trains the dog to offer a paw on cue and can be useful for manners and cooperative handling. Why Teach “Shake?” Teaching the shake cue builds a predictable cooperative behavior that supports handling during grooming and vet exams and can strengthen the human–dog bond when trained respectfully. Many pet dogs…
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How To Teach A Dog To Lay Down?
Teaching a dog the “down” cue helps the handler gain clear control over where the dog positions its body and can make many daily situations safer and calmer. Goal and Benefits of Teaching “Down” A reliable “down” is one the dog offers within about 2 seconds of the verbal or visual cue and stays in…
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How To Treat Dog Ear Infection?
Ear infections in dogs involve inflammation or infection of one or more parts of the ear and can range from mild irritation to conditions that affect hearing or balance. Ear infection basics — types and causes Canine ear disease is commonly categorized by anatomic location: otitis externa affects the external ear canal, otitis media involves…
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What Does It Mean When A Dogs Ears Are Back?
Dogs move their ears to communicate internal state and to collect sound, and the phrase “ears back” covers a range of positions that look similar but mean different things depending on context. What “Ears Back” Looks Like Describing ear position precisely helps separate signals that are subtle yet important for understanding a dog’s emotion or…
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How To Stop Dog From Licking Paws?
Many dogs lick their paws for reasons that range from normal grooming to medical or behavioral problems; identifying the underlying cause helps direct the correct response. Why Dogs Lick Their Paws Licking is a natural grooming behavior and a way for dogs to clean debris, spread scent, and soothe minor irritations, but it can also…
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Why Is My Dog Scared Of Everything?
Dogs can display fear in many different contexts, and the outward signs often reflect a mix of biology, experience, and environment. Understanding the underlying mechanisms and practical steps to help a frightened dog can improve safety and long-term welfare. How canine fear works At a basic level, fear is a survival mechanism that activates sensory…
