When it comes to our four legged friends, the impact of stress has long been underestimated. Stress in humans can lead to health problems, affect our relationships with others and can make us unbalanced, irritable and aggressive towards our surroundings. So, why wouldn’t we think our dogs are stressed out too?

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Many first time dog owners can’t see why crate training is useful, because it first glance it seems that locking up a puppy in a relatively small cage is the last thing it wants. Worse, some believe the crate should be used as a punishment which is definitely not the case. A crate should be a safe place for the dog to go, where he feels comfortable and happy. It can be a place where he can retire if tired and needing a break from human interaction. In short, a crate is a dogs private space.

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Congratulations! You have finally made the big commitment and brought an adorable new puppy into your family. Bringing your new puppy home marks the start of a long and rewarding companionship, but puppy ownership is not always unproblematic the first night.

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Dogs lived for many more years in packs than they have done with humans, so it is only to be expected that they have some instincts left over from their pack days. One of these is chasing other animals, as in the wild their lives would have depended on killing for food and safety. Ten thousand years of humans breeding dogs has weakened this instinct to a certain degree, but it is still there, in some breeds more than others.

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The broad jump is a popular exercise for your dog, also in competitions. The challenge of this jump is for your dog to jump over the boards. This article offers advice how to train your dog to broad jump for competitions.

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Are Basset Hounds good family pets? It really depends on what your family is looking for. Here is some information on this interesting dog breed.

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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR PUPPY? It is a well known fact that puppies are constantly coming up with new tricks to baffle their owners. The question is, can new owners teach their puppies how to become model canine citizens just as effectively? Left to their own devices, I sincerely doubt it. But with my expert puppy training books and my very own P.A.C.T. Method, well let’s just say we’ve got it covered!

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Injuries to the ears of a dog happen quite often, and can greatly influence the happiness of your dog. Some dogs are more injury prone than others, but it’s the owner and his actions that will determine how it affects your dog.

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The electronic dog training collar is one of those training devices that, when used improperly, can be cruel. However, if you know how to use your electronic dog training collar properly, you will find that you can train your dog to perform a number of tricks and behaviors quickly and easily.

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Not all dogs are easy to train, and some will be more stubborn than others. When normal training techniques don’t work on a dog it is time to try something a bit different. All dogs have the ability to learn, so avoid the temptation to get angry with your pet.

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