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Dog Memorial Gifts

When our best friends pass away, there are many ways to keep their memories close and comforting. Personalized dog memorial gifts provide dozens of options.
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Herding Balls for Dogs

These balls are for dogs that prefer to push and chase balls than to play fetch and for dogs with herding instincts but no livestock in sight.
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Beer for Dogs?

Don’t give a regular beer to your canine companion (the alcohol is toxic to dogs), but you can share beer’s festive spirit with dog-friendly alternatives.

Dog-Friendly Stores

Wondering what stores are dog friendly? Here’s a list of retail stores in the U.S. that allow you to shop with your well-behaved dog.

How to Put a Harness on Your Dog

Not all dogs are happy to “get dressed.” Here’s how to gain your dog’s cooperation and comfort with putting on a harness.
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Dog Chase Toys to Tire Your Pup Out

Most dogs love to chase toys, and the game is a great way to help your young dog—or older dog!—get some fun exercise.

Types of Dog Gates

The selection of dog gates for use indoors – and even outside your house – has exploded in recent years. Here are the most helpful dog-gate types.
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You Can Walk Two Dogs at Once

Skip the gadgets. To walk two dogs at once, each dog needs to be trained to walk on leash and ignore distractions.

How to Teach Your Dog to Swim

Not all dogs know how to swim! If you live near water, or have a pool, it’s a great idea to teach them how to swim. Here’s how.
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How to Teach a Dog to Play Fetch

Playing fetch with your dog can be a great way to spend time together as you enjoy a cooperative game.
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Riding a Bike With Your Dog?

Here’s how to train your dog to run alongside your bicycle. The key is using a special dog bike leash attachment.
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Common Service Dog Tasks

You name what you need a service dog to do, and a dog can probably be trained to do it.

Latest Blog

How to Improve Your Dog’s Leash Manners

I occasionally teach a “leash manners” class at my friend’s dog-training center. In the first class, their hands are all over the place, and cues are, “NO! NO! STOP it!” I almost always see a tiny improvement in week two.