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Chlorine and Your Dog – Should You Be Worried?

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 Chlorine and Your Dog – Should You Be Worried?    The barbeques are firing up, ice cream trucks are going, and you have finally opened your pool for the sunny season – don’t forget to think of your dog when considering pool-side safety tips.  While the number one concern that comes to mind for dogs and pools is the chlorine, there are several other risks to keep in mind when enjoying some pool time with […]

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When Not to Feel Guilty for Training Management

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   When Not to Feel Guilty for Training Management    My bulldog, lovely bumble-foot that she is, loves chasing squirrels.  Despite being an extremely polite walking partner, she cannot resist a good heart-stopping scramble for a small mammal that she has no idea what to do with.  I say this because she has never once, in her fourteen years, caught a single squirrel.  I have also never attempted to train her out of these last-minute

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 5 Tips When Bringing Home Your New Dog 

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 5 Tips When Bringing Home Your New Dog    Your first dog home is an exciting and memorable time for every pet owner.  Meeting your new best friend, teaching them, playing with them, and watching their personality change as they grow are some of the most rewarding experiences a person can have.  In hindsight, however, the process always seems much easier than it was.  In order to have the smoothest transition from a no-pet house,

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 Livestock Guardian Dogs: History and Training Styles 

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 Livestock Guardian Dogs: History and Training Styles  Between herding dogs who control the movement of herds, and the livestock guardian dogs who protect herds from invading predators, working dogs have maintained their ancient roots as man’s best friend.  Little known unless you live in an agricultural region, livestock guardian dogs play a major role in the safety of herds even in modern times.  While the breeds that stood next to ancient shepherds would not recognize

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