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Dogs use barking, whining, and howling to communicate. Some dogs like to “talk” more than others; they may have learned to get attention by making noise. If your dog’s barking becomes excessive, it can disrupt sleep, become annoying, and cause problems with neighbors. For some dogs, the barking can become so excessive it endangers the …
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Build a tire jump to train your dog at home, without spending tons of money. What you will need: (x4) 20-inch PVC pipes (x2) 5-inch PVC pipes (x2) 47-inch PVC pipes (x2) 37-inch PVC pipes (x4) T joints (x2) Elbow joints (x3) Bungee cords (x1) Tire – size will depend upon dog and competition (x3) …
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Building a dog jump may be the most inexpensive way to agility train.  Agility training teaches dog obedience and helps keep them in shape.  There are many different types of agility training methods, but a dog jump is the best for beginners.  A dog jump teaches a dog to listen and follow specific commands from …
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Weave poles are extremely common obstacles in agility competitions. They vary in number, but usually fall between 6 and 12 poles. The spacing of the poles depends on the agility level of your dog. At home, you can find poles that stick in the ground or are freestanding. Poles that stick in the ground are …
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Most people choose puppies as a pet. If it is your first time to bring home a new puppy, there are some things that you can do to make your puppy more comfortable in his new home. By making your puppy comfortable, you will also have an easier time in taking care of him and …
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Living with a dog is great, especially if you do not live with anyone. You have someone to greet you when you arrive home from your work and someone to protect you from other people. Your dog can be lonely if you leave him alone in your house. A good solution to this is by …
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We love taking our dogs out for walks and taking them to the dog park to run, play, and be sociable with other dogs. For the most part dogs get along pretty well and are able to run around and play with each other without any problems. But on occasion they don’t get along, and …
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A pet dog is very rewarding for plenty of people. Canines can become very attached to their owners, and can be useful not only for fetching the paper, but also for handicapped people who can use guide dogs outside of the house. Dogs, however, can also have bad habits that can make your life with …
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Pet owners have great temptations to spoil their dogs.  Dogs are loyal, loving companions and human masters often misread this love and loyalty as a need for spoiling that does not enhance the life of their beloved pets.   Often the reason owners avoid spoiling a dog is that they become educated about a dog’s needs, …
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A dog’s pack drive is its motivation to belong to a pack for survival purposes.  Being in a group means that the dog is protected, nurtured, and guided by several other group members.  Pack drive makes a dog want to belong to a group, may it be of other dogs or humans who have him …
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