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DO’S

1. Walk your dog daily. It needs fresh scenery and exercise just as much as you do. Take water for your dog, with a small container to put it in. I use a clean empty yogurt cup. When you see your dog out of …

One of the most enjoyable activities you can do with your dog is dog agility training. Not only is it great exercise…

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The down command can be taught at any stage in your dog‘s training. This command is also called the drop command. Some trainers prefer to use the term drop as it is less likely to be used in general conversation and cause confusion for your dog. …

… what they have done is a good thing. They are then more likely to keep doing this and therefore making the dog training prove to be useful.

Stroking, cuddling and also playing with your dog is another great form of reward after they have …

… ‘stay’ with a hand signal as you walk away. If the dog starts to move or follow you, slowly and patiently take the dog back to the original location and repeat the process. When the dog does stay, walk back to the dog, take the treat and reward it. …

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The cost of surgery, medication, office calls and/or modifications to your home may make it impossible to treat your dogs injury or disease, even if they have a good chance of recovery. There are organizations that can help if you are unable …