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How to Train Your Dog to Go to Bed

If your dog is constantly underfoot when you need to go about some chores around the house, the "Go to Bed" command can help you get the space you need, and will give your dog a special place to be. Read

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How to Train Your Dog to Go to Bed By Team ECAD

If your dog is constantly underfoot when you need to go about some chores around the house, the "Go to Bed" command can help you get the space you need, and will give your dog a special place to be.

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How to Train Your Dog to Use the Pet Door By Roy Higgs

If your dog constantly needs to go in and out, training it to use the pet door would be helpful. Details of training your dog to use the pet door will be looked into in this article.

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How to Train Your Dog to Watch You By Team ECAD

Curious about how to regain your pup's attention while in a busy park or crowd? The "Watch Me" command is a simple and quick solution. Learn how to use it here.

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Is It OK to Feed Your Pet a Vegetarian Diet? By Meredith Alling

Dogs + bones. Cats + fish. It might be difficult to imagine a pet eating a vegetarian diet considering all of the messages we receive about their food preferences. However some vegetarian pet parents believe that if they arenโ€™t eating meat, their pets shouldnโ€™t either. But is it a good idea? Read on to find out.

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Is Your Dog Eating Poop? - The Symptoms of Coprophagia By Robyn Johnson

Wonder if your dog is eating poop when your back is turned? There are a few subtle symptoms of coprophagia, or consuming feces, that you can learn at PetCareRx.

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Leash Reactivity in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Management By Roy Higgs

Dog owners may find it difficult to handle leash reactivity, but with adequate knowledge and appropriate strategy, it may be improved or fixed. The causes, signs, and management options for canine leash reactivity will be discussed in this article.

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Obedience and House Training for Your Pug By Team PetCareRx

Pugs are little dogs with great big personalities. It's important to know that they have special training needs. Learn more here.

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OCD in Dogs By Meredith Hudson

Dogs can suffer from OCD like humans can, and the symptoms can cause your dog to exhaust or even hurt themselves. Find out how to treat dog OCD.

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Pet Euthanasia: What to Expect By Meredith Alling

When a pet becomes seriously ill or injured to the point that it affects their quality of life, it may be time to consider euthanasia. It is not an easy decision to make, but if your pet is suffering, it may be the humane one. Read on to learn what you need to know.

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Pica in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment By Roy Higgs

Dogs who have pica have the propensity to consume non-food things including plastic, pebbles, and other inedible substances. Here, we discuss how to take care of this condition.

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Puppy Behavior From Week to Week: What to Expect By Meredith Alling

Puppies have those cute innocent faces that can make your heart just melt. Don't let those gleaming eyes fool you though, puppies are a lot of work and do not come with an instruction manual! Learn what to expect from your puppy as they grow and change.

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Raising a Dangerous Dog: How to Manage Canine Aggression By Roy Higgs

Handling a dangerous dog can be challenging for a pet parent. Excess aggression can be harmful to owners and their families, people around them, and other pets. Fortunately, you can manage canine aggression when you are aware and equipped with the right strategies.

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Raising a Pekingese By Team PetCareRx

The Pekingese was originally the dog of China's royalty, so they require tons of love, affection and attention. Learn more about raising this breed here.

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Rat Terrier Crate Training By Team PetCareRx

Rat Terriers that are crate-trained are easier to housebreak, to keep safe, and to keep out of their characteristic mischief. Learn the ins and outs of crate training here.

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Reading Dog Body Language By Mary Kearl

Dogs can express themselves in all sorts of movements, from ears to tail. Learn how to know what your dog is telling you with their body language.

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Resource Guarding in Dogs: How to Deal With It? By Roy Higgs

Resource guarding is a relatively common behavior observed in dogs. The appropriate ways of dealing with it are explained in this article.

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Send A Message With A Whistle To Your Dog By Team PetCareRx

Whistling is not only fun but its useful! There are many different ways to train or communicate with your pet just by the sound of a whistle.

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Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and More By Roy Higgs

Separation anxiety is a serious condition that affects dogs and their caretakers. S.A. in dogs makes it difficult to leave home without a lot of stress and tension. Dealing with the situation without understanding the symptoms and how to solve the problem is going to be tough. This article discusses S.A. in dogs and how to tackle it as a caretaker with the help of experts.

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Shih Tzu Training Secrets By Team PetCareRx

Shih Tzus are social and friendly lapdogs that are known to be stubborn and can be difficult to housebreak. When training a shih tzu it is important to be consistent, gentle and provide them with lots of love and attention.

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Siberian Husky Training Secrets By Team PetCareRx

Huskies are active dogs that thrive off of a great deal of exercise, both physically and mentally. Teaching them some useful tricks can engage both their minds and their bodies.

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Signs Your Dog May Need Prozac By Team PetCareRx

Unfortunately, just like humans, dogs can experience mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. These conditions can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, trauma, and changes in environment or routine.

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Teaching Your Dog "Show Belly" By Team ECAD

Now that your dog knows the "Down" command, it's time to move on to "Show Belly," a command that will let you rub your pup's belly, for both care and fun!

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Teaching Your Dog to Chew Using Chew Toys By Roy Higgs

Dogs love to chew, but sometimes, they canโ€™t chew properly or tend to be a bit destructive with the process. Thus comes the need to teach your pooch how to chew properly, and the best way to do so is by using chew toys.

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The 7 Breeds Most Likely to Become Fat Dogs By Sam Bourne

Weight is a pretty big issue, and not just in people -- many US dogs are overweight. And while any breed can get fat, some breeds are predisposed to putting on extra pounds. These 7 breeds are some of the most frequently overfed and under-worked around.

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