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A dog behavior that can affect a whole neighborhood is barking. Fulton Heights has a very large dog population and that means that there is a pretty good chance that…

Try out this exercise: sit on the couch. The second the dog jumps up next to you. Say “OFF” and point to the ground. Wait 2-3 seconds if the dog…

Divide the food you usually give the dogs in half.  Feed 1st ½ in bowl like normal.  The other ½  put in a bowl or hold in hand.  Instead of…

Dogs view their world in hierarchies all the time. They are constantly looking at their world questioning where they are at that moment of time. They do this with their…

What to look for when you are buying your puppy from a breeder, adopting an adult dog from a shelter, or a senior from a rescue group: Puppy:  Try not…

30% of pet owners never recover a lost pet (American Animal Hospital Association). Only 14% of stray dogs at animal shelters are reunited with their owners. There are factors that…

Fiction: Dogs become fat and lazy after they’re or neutered FACT: Dogs generally don’t experience a reduced energy level after being spayed or neutered. However, owners still need to avoid…

Behavior modifications come in handy where barking is concern. Do not allow your dog to use barking to get what it wants. Do not reward any behavior connected with barking.…