by Lindsay Stordahl on July 7th, 2009
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It’s not fair that dogs and cats are so highly valued, yet a pig, chicken or cow must suffer her entire life. I am not asking you to become a vegetarian or to support any animal rights organizations. I am asking you to question your values because if you are reading this blog you love animals. There is something wrong with the way the United States raises animals for food. Too many people choose to look the other w ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on July 5th, 2009
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I went through some of my old posts and decided to highlight some of my favorite dog training blog posts. Best dog training blog posts 1. Kennel train your dog to prevent behavioral issues 2. How to teach your dog the touch command 3. How to stop your dog from barking in the car 4. Stop your dog from barking at bikes 5. How to stop your dog from barking at the door 6. How to teach your dog to heel 7. Teach your dog ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on July 1st, 2009
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It’s your responsibility to teach your dog how to act in this confusing, human world. Your dog can walk nicely on a loose leash. Your dog can be friendly with other dogs. Your dog does not have to cry, bark or destroy furniture every time you leave. Your dog can leave the garbage alone. Your dog can stop obsessing over bikes and squirrels. Your dog can learn not to jump on people. Your dog can be calm. Your dog can ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 27th, 2009
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I am nowhere near an expert on cats. I have no idea how to train them. I don’t think anyone does. But I love cats, and my two challenge me in ways my mutt Ace doesn’t. Cats are just so darn smart. Although I don’t believe all cats are smarter than all dogs, my two are definitely smarter than Ace. One thing Scout and Beamer have taught me is patience. They will scratch my couch. They will walk on my ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 26th, 2009
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Bubba & Company in Fargo is having its open house all day Saturday June 27th. There will be a cookout and a drawing for prizes with donations going to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. If you haven’t checked out Bubba & Company, tomorrow would be a good day to do it! Bubba’s offers dog daycare in Fargo, dog grooming and boarding. It is located at 1345 University Dr. S. in Fargo. Bring your dog and check out B ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 24th, 2009
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Note: This is a guest post by Ty Brown. Ty runs CommuniCanine, a dog obedience and behavior modification business in Utah. He also owns and operates the web site Dog Behavior Online which is full of dog training tips and resources. I get a lot of flak for this in the dog training community, but I am not a fan of the Halti, Gentle Leader and No-Pull Harnesses. I am currently raging a war of one against these training ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 22nd, 2009
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The following are some of my favorite dog behavior blog posts over the last year or so. Best dog behavior blog posts 1. How to deal with a dominant dog 2. How to help dogs and cats get along 3. Tips for moving when you have a dog 4. Dogs with fixations 5. Dealing with a hyper dog 6. Dogs need more exercise 7. How to introduce dogs 8. Dog behavior issues are never the dog’s fault 9. Don’t let your dog mak ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 21st, 2009
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Oh the joys of living near the Red River. So much for this bridge … Thanks a lot, Wahpeton, for sending us all your rain. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 18th, 2009
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My mutt Ace is one of the fittest dogs I know. He has a naturally lean body, and his sleek coat shows off his frame. He also gets plenty of exercise, and I don’t overfeed him. People are so used to seeing overweight dogs that they tell me my dog is underweight. It’s no wonder so many of us have fat pets. We don’t even realize they’re fat! Hide a dog’s obesity under a thick coat of fur, a ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on June 15th, 2009
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Two dog-training factors include socializing a dog and exercising a dog. Basic commands such as sit, stay, down, come and heel are necessary, but so is having a socialized dog. Too many people buy dogs and then refuse to spend any money on training. There are two reasons for this. Either the person truly can’t afford the $50 for a basic obedience class, or the person already spent hundreds on the dog so another ...