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4H Dog Agility Class Lessons

4H Dog Agility Class Lessons
How to Acclimate a Dog to a Multi-Dog Household

How to Acclimate a Dog to a Multi-Dog Household
How to Acclimate Dogs to Each Other

How to Acclimate Dogs to Each Other
Activities for Blue Heeler Puppies

Activities for Blue Heeler Puppies
Activities to Drain Your Dog's Energy

Activities to Drain Your Dog's Energy

Activities to Drain Your Dog's Energy. For your canine companion, regular exercise and mental stimulation are just as important as food and water. ...

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Puppies can start training at 8 weeks of age.

Is 10 Weeks Too Soon to Train a Puppy?

Is 10 Weeks Too Soon to Train a Puppy?. Kindergarten puppy training is a popular course throughout the world. These classes are intended for puppies between the ages of 8 weeks ...
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4-H dog agility is a fun way to improve the bond between dogs and youth.

4H Dog Agility Class Lessons

4H Dog Agility Class Lessons. 4-H dog agility is part of the National 4-H Dog Project, which teaches youth how to develop a better relationship with their dog and life skills. ...
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Take time when introducing a new dog to your pack.

How to Acclimate a Dog to a Multi-Dog Household

How to Acclimate a Dog to a Multi-Dog Household. For multiple dog households, it seems easy to simply add another and hope everyone gets along. However, dogs form a pack, viewing ...
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Some breeds tend to fight more than other breeds.

How to Acclimate Dogs to Each Other

How to Acclimate Dogs to Each Other. Whether you are bringing a new pup into your home or you have a visitor arriving, acclimating dogs to each other can be an easy or daunting ...
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Teach your heeler tricks to engage his mind as well as his body.

Activities for Blue Heeler Puppies

Activities for Blue Heeler Puppies. Also known as the Australian cattle dog or Queensland heeler, blue heelers -- which also come in a red variety -- are ranked in the top 10 on ...
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Teaching your dog new tricks provides mental stimulation while burning energy.

Activities to Drain Your Dog's Energy

Activities to Drain Your Dog's Energy. For your canine companion, regular exercise and mental stimulation are just as important as food and water. While some dogs may seem content ...
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Supervise initial introductions to ensure the new pup is accepted.

Adding a New Puppy to the Pack

Adding a New Puppy to the Pack. Bringing a new puppy home to join an existing family of dogs can be an exciting and happy event, if done correctly. Just like people, dogs all have ...
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A young puppy can listen and comprehend.

At What Age Does a Dog Really Start Listening to ...

At What Age Does a Dog Really Start Listening to You?. You've adopted that adorable 8-week-old puppy named Milly, but you're unsure when she will really listen to you and learn. ...
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He doesn't reach his full size until approximately age 3.

At What Age Is a Mastiff Full Grown?

At What Age Is a Mastiff Full Grown?. When fully grown, the mastiff is one big dog. The American Kennel Club standard for the male mastiff specifies an adult height of at least 30 ...
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Very young puppies are still capable of learning basic commands, such as walking on a loose leash.

What Age Does a Puppy Start Listening to Commands?

What Age Does a Puppy Start Listening to Commands?. A puppy is born as a “blank slate.” He has no information written on his brain other than what is needed for basic ...
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Teaching a dog to catch a Frisbee takes time, but is worth the effort.

What Age Do You Start Frisbees for Dogs?

What Age Do You Start Frisbees for Dogs?. Chasing and catching Frisbees is an exciting and physically demanding activity that tests your dog’s intelligence, fitness and ...
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Early training is important for a happy puppy.

What Is the Age to Start Walking a Puppy?

What Is the Age to Start Walking a Puppy?. You’re getting your new puppy accustomed to his collar and leash; you're excited about taking him on walks with you. As a caring ...
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Puppies naturally play rough, and it's rarely real aggression.

My Aggressive Puppy Is Biting & Not Bonding With ...

My Aggressive Puppy Is Biting & Not Bonding With Humans. Puppies are naturally rough when they play. They jump, paw, bite and climb on each other and they transfer the same ...
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The Australian Shepherd is an intensely loyal, hard-working dog.

Agility Training for Australian Shepherds

Agility Training for Australian Shepherds. Australian Shepherds are extremely high energy, intelligent dogs who excel at the sport of canine agility. Working with an Australian ...
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Either collars or harnesses can be used during agitation training.

What Is an Agitation Harness Used for With a Dog?

What Is an Agitation Harness Used for With a Dog?. Agitation harnesses do not agitate the dogs they are used on, contrary to what the harness name might seem to indicate. Rather, ...
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Ensuring breed integrity

AKC Requirements for Approval of Breeders

AKC Requirements for Approval of Breeders. The American Kennel Club is a purebred dog registry that tries to promote responsible dog breeding, with the goal of maintaining and ...
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