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How to teach your dog to speak is a simple matter of teaching them to associate barking with a cue.

How to Teach a Dog to Speak

Want to teach your dog to talk? Teaching a dog to “Speak” is a simple trick, especially if your dog is already vocal. It...
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Concerns about Seresto Collars, Continued

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On March 2, 2021, USA Today published an article about the Seresto collar, originally developed and brought to the market by Bayer Animal Health...
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How to Talk to Your Dog

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I’ve always talked to dogs – as I’m sure you do – engaging them with the usual cues, the names of favorite things and...
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Homemade Frozen Dog Treats

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Our dogs are just as fond of ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen treats as we are. But frozen treats, including those sold for...
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How Long Are Dogs Pregnant For?

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With the exception of dog breeders, many dog owners will have little experience with pregnancy in dogs. It may surprise you to learn that,...
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The Problem With, “May I Pet Your Dog?”

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It used to be that if folks wanted to pet your dog, they just reached out and did it. Happily, in today’s more well-informed...
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A Healthy House for Your Dog (and You, Too!)

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Maintaining a healthy home is in everyone’s best interests. Here are simple steps that can lead to a healthier home environment for you, your...
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Help! Why Does My Dog Eat Poop?

Why do dogs eat poop – especially their own? It’s so gross! There’s nothing worse than when your dog eats a fresh piece of...
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An Update on Recent Foster Dogs & Rescues

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I’ve been doing a lot of fostering and co-fostering and rescuing lately, and I’ve written about it here and on the WDJ Instagram page,...
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Pet Food Companies: Show Us the Analyses of Your Dog Foods

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Last month, I encouraged you to ask the makers of the foods you feed your dogs for complete nutrient analyses of those products. If...

Looking for Lower-Fat Dog Food for Overweight Dogs

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I’ve written a few times lately about how excited I am to be able to search for dog foods with certain attributes using WDJ’s...
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Creative Confinement: Dog Crate Alternatives

Sooner or later, at some point in your dog’s life, she is probably going to need to be kept confined. There was a time...