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Why do dogs protect babies

Why do dogs protect babies?

Why are dogs protective of babies? We often say that the dog is man’s best friend, and the truth is that a beloved and well-trained dog creates a very strong bond with all family members, including children and babies. Some dogs take this bond to the point of developing a protective instinct towards their family, which …

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Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed

Top 14 Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed

14 Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed for Owners with Allergies Many would be dog owners are hypersensitive to allergens from dogs that can trigger allergic reactions. Luckily, for these allergy sufferers there are a number of hypoallergenic, non shedding dogs breeds that are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction. The most important thing to …

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11 Least Loyal Dog Breeds

Loyalty is all about environment, temperament, and socialization; if a dog isn’t well socialized, trained, or has an instinctive behavior of not being loyal, chances are it won’t be. This doesn’t mean, though, that these dogs aren’t affectionate or loving, it simply means that they don’t prefer any one person over another. Take a look …

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10 Friendly Dog Breeds

When we talk about friendly dogs, we consider how friendly they are to adults, to other dogs and to children. Some breeds are very standoffish to strangers but affectionate towards their families. Here are some of the nicest dog breeds that will bring nothing but smiles and laughter to your home with their playful antics …

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Teaching “Come”

Simply simple, leash your dog and wait for her to become preoccupied. “(Dog’s name), come,” you call, reeling in the lead as you back up and exclaim, “Good, good, gooood!” Kneel to welcome her and release her with the “chin-touch alright.” A game called “Pass the Puppy” is a terrific technique to teach your dog …

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dog Sit and Sit-Stay

Sit and Sit-Stay Commands

Teaching “Sit” and “Sit-Stay” Place your dog on your left side, hold his collar with your right hand, and place your left hand on his loin slightly in front of his hip bones and behind his rib cage to teach the “sit” command. Ask him to “Sit” while you draw up on the collar and …

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Senior Dog Care

Senior Dog Care

You thought it would never happen: the exuberant puppy who chewed through three couches and took three years to train to heel is finally slowing down! You start seeing changes in your dog around the age of five or six (depending on the breed), and before you know it, you have a canine senior citizen. …

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Chihuahuas guide

Chihuahuas – What You Need to Know

Chihuahua Guide The Chihuahua’s popularity has risen in the last decade. Television commercials featuring the breed as a spokescanine, films starring this toy breed, and public appearances of the Chi in the arms (or fashionable handbags) of well-known television stars, singers, musicians, and movie stars have all contributed to the Chihuahua becoming the dog of …

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Pug Breed

Pugs – What You Need to Know

Pug Guide Dogs and humans first met some 15,000 years ago and have been greatest pals ever since. While the dog-human bond originated as a working collaboration, people soon understood the dog’s potential as a companion. The pug is one of many breeds that were created specifically to entertain and keep people company. The pug …

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Poodle Grooming

Poodle Grooming Hairstyles

The Poodle is a breed that can have a variety of different trims. This is the way to go if you want a typical breed trim with a topknot, pom-pom tail, and clean-shaved feet and face. To begin, the Poodle must be clean and dry, with all hair blown-dry straight and fluffed to ensure an …

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