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Burrs on dogs can be painful as well as uncomfortable and require some care to remove.

How to Remove Burrs from Your Dog’s Coat

If you live where plants produce spikey seeds that cling to a dog’s hair, you’ve probably encountered burrs. These seed or fruit pods with tiny barbs, hooks, or sharp spines can be difficult to remove, but the right equipment will simplify the task.
Raw frozen dog food is an increasingly popular option for pet owners.

What to Look for in a Raw Frozen Dog Food

The increasing number of glass-fronted freezers appearing in pet supply stores is a clear indication that frozen diets made of fresh, whole-food ingredients are increasingly popular with dog owners.
How much does dog training cost? It depends on the type of training and how much is needed.

How Much Does Dog Training Cost?

Everyone who owns a dog can benefit from professional training, whether it’s for basic training to taming aggression to working as a service or therapy dog. Dog training costs can vary significantly depending on where you live and the type of training you seek.
There are several tricks in knowing how to wash a dog that can make the difference in keeping it clean.

How to Wash Dog Beds

Sometimes dog beds get beyond dirty. Aside from the usual dirt stains and hair, they can also be subject to things like urine, poop,...
Hydrotherapy for dogs can help them build strength while recovering from injuries or illness.

Hydrotherapy for Dogs

Water therapy for dogs can help with weight loss and recovery from orthopedic injuries and surgical procedures. It’s usually used as part of a larger dog physical therapy treatment plan to get your dog feeling their best as quickly as possible.
Dog treats don't typically list calories so knowing how many dog treats per day can be challenging.

How Many Treats Can a Dog Have Per Day?

According to the ’10 percent rule,’ if your dog consumes 600 calories per day, then not more than 60 of those calories should come from treats. However, pet treats are not required to list the calorie content on the label, so figuring this out can be difficult
Caring for a disabled dog can be a struggle, but it does have its rewards.

Caring for Dogs with Disabilities

It can take a village to care for a special needs pet. When Catherine Prystup from Texas offered to foster Kanuk, a dog who could not use his back legs, she relied on the "Team Kanuk" approach.
Dog summertime safety tips will help keep your dog healthy and safe this summer season.

Dog Summer Safety Tips: Ways to Beat the Heat

It’s never too early to start thinking about ways to keep your dog safe in summer, especially from the heat.
Balanced dog training is not an ideal mix between positive and aversive conditioning as the negatives outweighs the positive.

Why Balanced Dog Training Isn’t Recommended

The term “balanced dog training” is often misunderstood to mean taking a holistic approach to teaching dogs. However, in the dog training world “balanced” refers to the use of both aversive and non-aversive training methods. A growing body of research is showing that dogs trained using aversive techniques (e.g. leash jerks with a choke or prong collar, shock delivery through e-collars, hitting or yelling at the dog) experience poorer welfare both within and outside the training context compared to dogs trained with reward-based (positive reinforcement) methods.
There are a variety of treat pouches available to dog owners. Which is the best dog treat pouch depends on whether you're hiking, walking, or training.

The 5 Best Dog Treat Pouches for Training, Hiking, and Dog Walks

Whether you have a nervous pup who needs lots of counter-conditioning or you just want to keep your dog’s recall sharp, carrying treats with you in a dog treat pouch is vital. You never know when a training opportunity will arise, and one of the best ways to positively reinforce your dog is with a tasty snack. We tested five popular options and came up with the best dog treat pouches and bags for hiking, training, and more. Read on for how we tested and our top picks:
Foxtails are an annual hazard for dogs along the west coast of the United States.

The Deadly Foxtail: What to Know as a Dog Owner

The U.S. is home to three species of foxtails: yellow foxtail, green foxtail, and giant foxtail. It doesn’t grow in some lucky parts of the country—namely Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia—but can be found in the rest of the U.S.
Goat milk can be good for young dogs who have the enzymes needed to process it. However, older dogs may struggle with the lactose.

Is Goat Milk Good for Dogs?

Goat milk has gained popularity among dog owners as a superfood that is a natural source of nutrients and digestive support. It’s true that goat milk contains vitamins, minerals, and probiotics, but is it really a good choice for adult dogs?
There are ways to safely carry dogs whether they are large or small.

How to Safely Lift and Carry a Dog

The ability to pick up a large dog requires more than just strength. You need to use the proper technique, understand canine anatomy, and pay careful attention to your large dog’s comfort and safety.

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Too Old to Adopt?

I’ve had a number of older owners book lessons with me lately—more than half a dozen individuals and couples in their 70s and even 80s, all wanting some training help with their new dogs or puppies.