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.

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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Two Jack Russel terriers howl in unison along with a siren or other noise.

Behavior

Why Do Dogs Howl at Sirens?

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Some dogs view fences as a challenge not a limitation making it hard to keep them from jumping the fence.

Behavior

How to Keep a Dog from Jumping the Fence

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Some dogs are ticklish, and some of these enjoy being tickled.

Behavior

Are Dogs Ticklish?

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Teething is a trying time for both puppies and their owners. Puppy teething toys can help.

Dog Toys

How to Choose the Best Puppy Teething Toys

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Dogs are incredibly quick to pick up on patterns of events that predict what we are about to do, or what we are about to make them to do.

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