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I have always wondered why many owners of small dogs don’t bother to train them. Not that all big dogs are well trained; most of them aren’t. It’s just that I rarely see small-dog owners disciplining their dogs even a little. In general, small dogs just get away with so much more than big dogs. …
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Ace is the first dog I have trained to do agility. He is still learning, but he and I enjoy practicing every week. I recommend you sign your dog up for an agility class. Even if you have no intention of competing, it is still a lot of fun. In dog agility, the dogs run …
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A German shepherd/border collie mix named Nubs arrived in California in March after people raised $3,500 for the dog’s trip out of Iraq, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. Brian Dennis was reunited with the mutt in San Diego after they both spent months in an Iraqi war zone. I have read a couple stories …
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Since a lot of writers read my blog, I thought I’d share some ways to write better, from an editor’s perspective. 1. Get to the point right away. When I’m writing for my blog, I make my focus clear in the first sentence or paragraph. People are not going to read halfway through a cute …
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When moving to a new location, I like to find a vet who meets the needs of my pets the best. When I moved to Fargo, I chose a vet but then switched to another because I was unhappy with the first. Here are some things I consider when choosing a vet. 1. How far am …
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Reasons to adopt a dog from a shelter People are either for or against dog breeding. Some only buy dogs from breeders, while others only adopt a dog from a shelter. It’s the same way with cars. Some people always buy new cars and others always buy used. Here are some reasons why adopting a …
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My mutt has done his fair share of traveling in the last year. That means he has spent plenty of time in the car. Here are some tips for taking road trips with your dog. 1. Train your dog to exit the car on your terms.All dogs are excited to travel and get out of the car and …
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My boyfriend Josh, my mutt Ace and I just returned from a backpacking trip in western North Dakota. I thought I’d post some photos instead of trying to explain the beautiful scenery. If you ever get a chance, visit Teddy Roosevelt National Park. We didn’t see anyone else in the park! …
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Yeah, not only is my kitty named Freako, but he walks on a leash! It really was a natural progression from his lifetime of “training.” The day I picked him up he was given to me in a box. I immediately took him out and held him for the drive home. Never being one to …
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