Kate O'Connor

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Kate O’Connor serves as Executive Editor at Whole Dog Journal. In addition to growing up in a family that bred and showed Airedales, she has worked as a groomer, trainer, kennel manager, and veterinary hospital care attendant. For fun, Kate and her dogs participate in rally and agility.

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Exploring Breed and Behavior

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Human Focus

How To Entertain Your Dog at Home

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Be BiteSmart aims to keep kids and dogs safe by educating kids about dog body language and preventing bites.

Behavior

Be BiteSmart: Teaching Children to Speak Dog

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Puppy proofing your house can help to save shoes, drapes, and other important items.

Puppies

How To Puppy Proof Your House

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Teaching a dog their name is one of the most important cues.

Training

How To Teach A Dog Her Name

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If you are looking to buy dogs be sure it is from an ethical breeder.

Adoption

Where to Buy Dogs

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Teaching a dog to come reliably is one of the most important skills to teach.

Recalls & Leash Training

How to Teach a Dog to Come When Called

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Walks and other activities are good mental stimulation for dogs.

Human Focus

The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Dogs

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Vacuum cleaners and other sounds dogs hate can be a source of stress for a dog.

Behavior

Common Sounds Dogs Hate

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Puppies are cute, but first time dog owners may not be aware of all they need to know.

Adoption

What to Know as a First Time Dog Owner

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A diaper can help when your dog is in heat for the first time.

Health

What to Do When Your Dog is in Heat for the...

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Training

5 Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog

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At some point, our “last dogs” become our sainted, perfect last dogs. Their behaviors are remembered fondly, with humor—unlike the painful or messy behaviors we are dealing with our new naughty puppy.

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