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175 TDT Do You Need a Guard Dog? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many people would like their dog to be protective. But is that such a good idea? Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1FpWH82
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236 TDT 4 (Other) Best Things to Do for Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What is there besides socialization, housetraining, exercise, good food, and veterinary care? The Dog Trainer has 4 more important ways to look out for your dog’s well-being. Visit the website: htt...
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235 TDT My Dog Is Totally Trained, Right? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why training's never done, and why there's ... absolutely nothing wrong with that. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1MaFCUZ
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234 TDT Fostering Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get 5 tips for deciding whether fostering dogs is right for you and your family. Plus, choosing a group to volunteer with. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Dv0TCq
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184 TDT How to Choose a Veterinarian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you're not a veterinarian, how do you know which vets are good? 7 tips to help you find a vet who's right for your dog. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Cgk8D6
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185 TDT Chilly Dogs: Caring for Your Dog in Cold Weather from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Just because your dog has a fur coat doesn't mean he's an all-weather animal. Get 6 tips to keep him safe and comfortable when the temperature drops. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1BcfFhM
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192 TDT Teach Your Dog to Give or Drop an Item from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your dog's got something in his mouth, and you need to get it back. Learn how to teach your dog to give or drop items on cue - happily, and with no conflict. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1C5HERS
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142 TDT Where Should Your Dog Sleep? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to decide whether your dog should sleep in the bed with you, on his own bed, or in a crate. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1IstJ8f
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135 TDT How to Keep Your Dog From Chasing Cats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Keep trespassing cats safe from dogs. Teach your dog not to chase and kill outdoor cats. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1AxAa9j
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176 TDT Help! My Dog Bit My Baby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What circumstances might lead a dog to bite a child? Learn what mistakes people often make, and what to do if your dog bites your child. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1HBkfci
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174 TDT The "Humane Hierarchy" in Dog Training from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What steps does your dog trainer recommend first? Which ones do ethical trainers use only as last resorts? Learn what an educated, honest trainer will and won't recommend. Visit the website: http:/...
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173 TDT Aggression by a Disabled Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A dog who used to be in pain started behaving aggressively toward other dogs. Now she feels better, but she's still aggressive. How can she learn to have dog friends again? Read the transcript: htt...
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172 TDT How to Get Your Dog's Attention from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to teach your dog to look at you on cue, check in with you, and pay attention to you on walks. Turn attentiveness into a game, so your dog wants to focus on you. Visit the website: http:/...
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164 TDT Tripods: Three-Legged Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What if your dog has to have a leg amputated, because of illness or accident? Learn how "tripod" dogs cope and what you can expect. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/11UfkTA
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165 TDT Case Study: The Formerly Housetrained Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why housetraining may break down when you move, how to figure out what may be causing the problem, and what to do about it. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1vwAO6U
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209 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's said that there's a dog bite epidemic. And trainers agree that any dog, even a friendly one, can be pushed into a bite. How much risk is there that your dog will bite your kid -- or someone el...
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166 TDT When Dogs Don't Enjoy Attention from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sometimes our attention can scare our dogs or even punish them. How to tell if that's happening, and what to do about it.
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206 TDT Just a Day at the Beach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's more to taking your dog to the beach than just grabbing her leash! Choose a dog-friendly place, keep her safe and healthy (sunburn and salt water can be big problems), and have a great time.
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167 TDT Can Dogs Detect Generosity? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Can dogs judge human beings' social behavior? What human social cues do dogs learn from? Scientists try to find out. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1twrZpw
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205 Case Study: A Dog’s Personality Changes After a Bad Accident from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A traumatic, painful experience, such as being badly hurt in a car accident, can change a dog’s behavior. Learn how to help a traumatized dog recover as much as possible.
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120 TDT Behavioral Medication for Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how behavioral medications are used and how the right medication can help your dog. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Dx2hDU
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204 TDT Food for Thought: Hungry Dogs and Training from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Almost all trainers think that when you're using food rewards, it's best to start with a hungry dog. But a new study suggests that isn't always true. Sometimes, it might be best to give your dog a ...
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118 TDT How to Choose a Rescue Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to figure out which shelter dogs are friendly and right for you. Learn how to find a dog you can enjoy living with. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/ZLKV8U
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155 TDT What to Do with Your Dog When You Travel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In-home boarding, the vet's office, a kennel - what's the best way to care for your dog when you leave home?
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116 TDT Dog Myths About Rank and Dominance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If your dog walks ahead of you, is he dominant? Learn about this and other myths about rank and dominance in dogs.
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203 TDT More Kids' Questions About Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How do you teach a dog tricks when she doesn't know any? Do dogs get bored? Do they dream? And what's the deal with thunderphobia, anyway?
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117 TDT Case Study: The Child-Chasing Terrier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Excitable dogs may run after playing children. Teach your dog to stop the chase with these 5 tips. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1CSmXrw
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201 TDT Kids' Questions for The Dog Trainer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Dog Trainer and Mighty Mommy get together to answer kids' questions about dogs. Why do they bark so much? What is it with the butt-scooting? And why will some dogs fetch, but others just hang o...
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226 TDT Taking Good Care of Your Old Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Old dogs can be happy dogs! 5 tips to help your dog age gracefully and stay healthy. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1qRBFGf
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200 TDT A Dog Chasing Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs sometimes chase kids. Here's a simple way for kids to keep themselves safe if a dog chases them. Most chasing dogs will go away if you just get boring!
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198 TDT Who's in Charge Here - and Why It Should Be Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs don't choose where they live, or who they live with, or when to go for a walk. But lack of control makes all kinds of animals more anxious. How can a good caretaker give her dog the control th...
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197 TDT Urine Marking, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to keep your dog from urine marking indoors. Learn why your dog marks indoors - and get 8 tips to end indoor marking. Also, The Dog Trainer takes on outdoor marking etiquette.
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161 TDT Teach Your Dog to Fetch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Plenty of dogs like to chase the ball, but then don't bring it back for you to throw again. How to teach a "keep-away" dog to play fetch instead.
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196 TDT Urine Marking, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs mark to communicate with each other, and also when they're anxious. Learn why your dog is marking and what you can do.
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221 TDT Case Study: When Separation Anxiety Collides with "Stay" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A dog has separation anxiety. He is taught to sit and stay on cue. But once his handler goes out of sight, he freaks. What next?
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195 TDT Is Your Dog in Pain? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's easy to miss signs that our dog is in pain, and they can't use words to let us know. Learn what signs tell you that your dog may be uncomfortable or in pain.
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224 TDT The Case of the Treat-Grabbing Puppy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You're trying to teach your puppy to lie down on cue, but she bounces up, she nips at your hand for the treats, and in general she acts like a hooligan. What to do?
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194 TDT Wild Excitement Around Other Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some friendly dogs get so excited to see other dogs that they're completely out of control. Learn how to help these dogs keep their cool - and when friendly excitement might reflect anxiety.
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144 TDT How to Have a Calm, Relaxed Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to get what she wants by acting low-key, and lower her stress levels by helping her feel safe. Have a low-key dog who's not under constant stress!
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193 TDT Size Matters: Humping a Much Smaller Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs often hump each other. But what if a 25-pound dog is humping a 6-pound dog? Learn when it's okay to let dogs hump, and when you should step in.
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145 TDT Is Nonstop Play Okay? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Constant play can be intense and annoying. Is it really play, and what should you do about it?
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190 TDT When an Old Behavior Needs a New Cue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sometimes an old behavior needs a brand-new cue or command. If your dog's 'not listening' an old cue might be part of the problem. Why and how to change your dog's cues.
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146 TDT Extending Leashes and Long Lines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Extending leashes teach dogs to pull and can endanger you and your dog. Learn how to use a long line instead.
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189 TDT Adolescent Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What can you expect of your adolescent dog, and why? Learn how to make your dog's adolescence easier on both of you. (Hint: prevention, prevention, prevention.)
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160 TDT Is Reward-Based Training Too Permissive? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are clicker training and other reward-based methods permissive? Is "dog-friendly" training just a bunch of cookie-pushing?
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188 TDT Dogs Steal in the Dark from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do dogs understand that people know some things and don't know other things? Or have they just figured out that they get in trouble for stealing food if our faces are pointing toward them?
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042 TDT Socialize Your Puppy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How and when to socialize your puppy so she grows into a friendly, confident dog. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1uHxBk4
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187 TDT Keeping Indoor Cats Active and Happy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Roaming cats destroy wildlife. But if you don't let your cat wander, will she be bored and miserable? No! There are lots of ways to keep cats contained and happy.
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150 TDT How to Choose a Groomer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to find a groomer who will handle your dog gently, and what to look for in the grooming salon.
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186 TDT Teaching a Skittish Dog Not to Run Away from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
My listener adopted a sweet stray dog who had to be tranquilized so people could catch her. How can she teach the dog not to run away again?
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154 TDT The Advantages of Training with Food Treats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn the 3 advantages of using treats and other rewards to train your dog. Learn how to avoid the disadvantages, and why generosity rules.
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182 TDT Letting Dogs "Fight It Out" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Does the common advice to "Let your dogs work out their own problems" really make sense? Learn when it's okay to stand back, and when you've got a potentially serious problem on your hands.
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158 TDT Do Dogs Feel Empathy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you cry and your dog nuzzles you and licks your face, is she trying to comfort you? Researchers try to figure out whether dogs feel empathy.
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179 TDT What Is Aggression, Anyway? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how aggression fits into social behavior among dogs - and between dogs and us. Why do dogs have so many ways to signal social conflict? How do "agonistic behaviors" help them survive?
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170 TDT 4 Tips to Handle Your Lunging, Barking Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Does your dog lunge and bark at skateboarders, bicyclists, or other dogs? Learn how to manage and improve his behavior, and maybe solve the problem.
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169 TDT Ganging Up at the Dog Park from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sometimes two dogs will gang up on a third, turning dog park play into something much less fun. Learn what to do, whichever end of this scenario your dog is on.
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171 TDT Service Dogs for Kids on the Autism Spectrum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some children with autism spectrum disorders can benefit from a service dog. Learn what an autism service dog does and how to find a dog.
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059 TDT How to Tell When Your Dog Is Stressed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs, body language is subtle and complex. They have many ways to communicate that a situation is making them uneasy. You can help your dog out by learning the signals she gives when under stress.
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178 TDT Dogs and Stairs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to help a scaredy-dog get over fear of going up and down stairs. Encouragement and starting small are the keys.
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168 TDT Running With Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Enjoy running with your dog - but first make sure it's the right activity for her. Learn how to keep your dog safe and have fun running with her.
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177 TDT What to Look For in a Puppy Class from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Puppy classes can help you socialize your puppy and learn about how she communicates. You'll get puppy-rearing pointers as well. Learn what a good puppy class can do for you.
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163 TDT Biting the Leash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Does your dog think walks are time to play Tug with the leash? Learn what to do if your dog bites the leash and plays tug with it.
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183 TDT Getting Ready for Your New Puppy or Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Getting a new dog? You'll need a few things, and we're not just talking collars and leashes here. Find out what equipment and supplies - and what household negotiations - should precede the arrival...
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159 TDT What if Your Dog Dislikes Your New Puppy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do if you bring home a new puppy and it turns out your first dog doesn't want him around. Can you fix their relationship? How?
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130 TDT Tail Docking, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What are the arguments against tail docking?
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157 TDT Dog Myths- Debunked! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Should you yelp when your puppy nips you? What does it mean when your dog sits on your foot? If you give your dog table scraps, are you teaching him to beg? And are dogs really wolves? Four popular...
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129 TDT Tail Docking, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why are some dogs' tails docked? What are the arguments for tail docking?
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156 TDT Rehoming: What to Do If You Can't Keep Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What are some reasons people need to find new homes for their dogs? How can you find a good home for your dog if you can't take care of him anymore?
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133 TDT Should You Punish Your Dog? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
5 reasons why punishment isn't a good way to train your dog
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153 TDT What If There's No Behavior Specialist Available? Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Behavior problems call for qualified, in-person help. But if help is completely unavailable, carefully follow these directions to make a plan for working with your dog.
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040 TDT Reading Dogs' Faces from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How dogs communicate with their eyes, mouths, and facial expressions.
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152 TDT Case Study: What if There's No Behavior Specialist Available? Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Behavior problems call for qualified, in-person help. But if help is completely unavailable, carefully follow these directions to make a plan for working with your dog.
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208 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We often think about the risks to our own dog -- but what risks might our dog pose to other dogs? What's the ethical and responsible thing to do if your dog fights with other dogs, even if he doesn...
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151 TDT Help Your Dog Feel Comfortable at the Groomer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Groomer visits can be scary for many dogs. Learn how to prepare your dog to have as relaxed and easy a time as possible.
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207 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Every time you let your dog off leash, you’re taking a risk. Does that make off-leash play the wrong thing to do? What about other risks people take with their dogs? Is absolute safety the on...
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149 TDT Signals That Your Dog Needs a Toilet Break from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to tell when your dog needs to pee or poop, and how to teach her to signal that she needs to go out.
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211 TDT Living with a Deaf Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You may have heard that deaf dogs are aggressive, or that they're impossible to train. Actually, deaf dogs learn just as well as hearing dogs do, and they can be wonderful companions.
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148 TDT What if Your Newly Adopted Dog Bites? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What's the right thing to do if you adopt a dog and he turns out to have a behavior problem? What should you do if he bites you?
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212 TDT How to Raise a Problem Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to increase the income of your local dog behavior consultant by raising a dog who’s fearful, aggressive, and un-housetrained. Or do the opposite, and up the odds of having a friendly, con...
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147 TDT Health and Behavior in Older Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Physical problems can change an old dog's behavior. Learn about some common problems and how to help your dog cope.
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216 TDT Are You Afraid of Dogs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For people who are afraid of dogs, here are simple tips to avoid problems and read dog behavior so you can tell what a dog is likely to do. Remember, most dogs don’t want to hurt you!
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143 TDT Underground Shock Fences from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Underground shock fences are supposed to be safe and convenient. Learn whether that's true, and what to use instead of a shock fence.
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181 TDT The Trouble with Bulldogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
English Bulldogs may suffer from more health problems, and more severe health problems, than any other breed. That's no accident - it's the result of the way they're bred.
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141 TDT Gross Things Dogs Do from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Butt sniffing, investigating dead animals, and rolling in smelly things - how to handle these gross but normal dog behaviors.
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233 TDT Doggy Intelligence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are some breeds smarter than others? Do doggy IQ tests really measure intelligence? The Dog Trainer delves into the smart dog fray.
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140 TDT Polite Leash Walking, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get a plan for teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash. Teach your dog to pay attention to you and not pull on leash.
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232 TDT Muzzles: The Why, the How, and the Why Not from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Here’s how to teach your dog to enjoy wearing a muzzle – and why to teach him! Also: When should your dog absolutely, positively not be muzzled?
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139 TDT Polite Leash Walking, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to set yourself up for success in teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash.
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231 TDT Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A puppy mill dog may have spent her entire life in a cage before being rescued. In a frightening new world, how can you help her adjust and learn to feel safe?
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138 TDT What Is Counterconditioning? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn 7 rules for using the behavior modification technique of counterconditioning.
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230 TDT Detection Dogs: Are Dogs and Handlers Biased? (Part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs can detect incredibly faint odors. But what if their human handlers give them the wrong cues? The Dog Trainer explores the complexities in the work of detection dogs.
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137 TDT How to Give Your Dog Pills from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn 5 ways to get your dog to take pills voluntarily, and get 5 tips to make force-pilling as easy as possible.
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229 TDT Detection Dogs (Part 1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs can detect incredibly faint odors. But what if their human handlers give them the wrong cues?
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136 TDT Case Study: The Runaway Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What to do if your dog makes a habit of running out of your yard. How to prevent your dog from running away.
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228 TDT Cool Off Resource-Guarding Fever from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn 3 tips to help your dog relax around stuff he guards -- even before you start a behavior program.
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134 TDT Why do Puppies Snap at People Who Pet Them? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why might a puppy or dog snap at people who pet them? What can you do to change a snappy puppy's behavior?
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227 TDT Why Ask Why? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If your dog has a behavior problem, you're probably wondering and speculating on what caused it. Did something happen way back in your dog's puppyhood, before you adopted him, to cause the issue? T...
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132 TDT Therapy Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what therapy dogs do and find out how to get certified as a therapy team with your dog.
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104 TDT Service Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Service dogs - how to have good manners around them, what they do, what rights disabled people have when using service dogs.
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131 TDT The Best Food-Dispensing Toys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why are interactive food-dispensing toys so great for dogs? What are some excellent toys to check out for your dog?
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180 TDT New Year's Resolutions for Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As long as you're making New Year's resolutions, make some for your dog! 6 ways to make your dog happier and better behaved, this year and every year.
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128 TDT Eating Things That Aren't Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why your dog may eat rocks, dirt, cloth, and other inedible items, and what you can do about it.
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225 TDT Dog, the Hunter: Predatory Behavior from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Domestic dogs don't hunt in family groups the way their wolf ancestors did (and do!). But they're still predators -- sometimes in unexpected ways.
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127 TDT What Not to Teach Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn 3 things people teach their dogs without meaning to, and what to do if you've made any of these mistakes.
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223 TDT “The Bite Came Out of Nowhere!” – Or Did It? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You'll often hear that a previously friendly dog suddenly bit a person "out of nowhere." But did she really? Or did stressors pile up till the dog just broke?
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126 TDT Dogs Who Guard Their Food from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do if your dog freezes up, growls, snaps, or bites when you go near her food.
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222 TDT Calling Your Dog Away from Play with Other Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You've taught your dog to come when called -- congratulations! Except ... forget about it when she's playing with other dogs. How can you get her to pay attention to you then?
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125 TDT Why do Dogs Sneak Away to Pee and Poop? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why some dogs sneak away to pee and poop, and learn how to fix this common problem.
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220 TDT Cats and Litter Boxes (Part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
More reasons why your cat may be avoiding the litter box -- and how to get her back into good habits once you've resolved those problems.
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124 TDT Great Online Resources for Dog Owners from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Where to find smart, practical, accurate online info about dog training and behavior, and how to tell the junk from the good stuff.
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219 TDT Cats and Litter Boxes (Part 1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cats don't usually need to be "litter box trained" the way dogs need to be housetrained. But if the litter box doesn't match your cat's preferences for a comfy toilet, she may find somewhere else t...
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123 TDT Fun Nose Games for Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tire your dog's brain and have fun with these easy nose games.
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218 TDT Independent Car Harness Safety Tests - Finally! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Until recently, there's been no independent safety testing of car harnesses for dogs -- only manufacturers' claims in ads. Now the Center for Pet Safety, an independent nonprofit, reports and names...
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122 TDT How to Stop Demand Barking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do if your dog barks at you to demand things, such as food.
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215 TDT Does Soothing Your Dog “Reward Fear”? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s often said that when we comfort a frightened dog, we’re rewarding fear. Learn whether that’s true, and how best to help out your worried, startled, or frightened dog.
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121 TDT Are You Ready for a Dog? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to decide whether you're ready and able to take care of a dog.
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162 TDT Guests Who Don't Love Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do if your dog is super-friendly, but your guests aren't happy to have him greet them.
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119 TDT Canine Body Language: "Don't Touch!" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what body language a dog uses when he doesn't want you to touch him, or when he doesn't like the way you're touching him.
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213 TDT Why Do Dogs Interrupt Sex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do some dogs interfere when people are kissing, necking, or having sex? And what should you do about it? Find out
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115 TDT Do Dogs Grieve When Another Dog Dies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some dogs seem to grieve when a housemate dog dies. Learn how you can help.
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213 TDT How to Find a Great Dog Walker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There’s more to good dog-walking than just holding one end of the leash. Here’s what to look for in the person you trust to take your dog out – and what to avoid.
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114 TDT How to Prevent Your Dog From Biting Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When do dogs bite kids? What situations are most dangerous? Learn how to prevent dog bites in children.
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210 TDT Teach Your Dog to "Go to Bed" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to teach your dog to go to her bed on cue, and to park herself there voluntarily. So handy when you can’t bring her to the right spot yourself and when you don’t want to crate her!
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113 TDT Do Dogs Work for Praise and Affection? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why it's important to use food rewards to train your dog. Do Dogs Work for Praise and Affection?
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112 TDT Frustration Tolerance and Impulse Control from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to teach your dog to accept frustration and behave more patiently.
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111 TDT What's the Best Way to Feed Your Dog? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why it's better to give your dog separate meals each day.
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110 TDT How to Introduce a Puppy to Your Older Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Should you get a puppy if you have an older dog? Tips on how to mix a puppy and an older dog.
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109 TDT Hot-Weather Fun With Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how you can have fun with your dog even in the hottest weather. Learn how to keep your dog busy and safe in hot weather.
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108 TDT Redirected Aggression and Barrier Frustration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What is redirected aggression? What is barrier frustration? Why do people get bitten when breaking up dog fights, and why do barking dogs sometimes bite each other?
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107 TDT Disaster Preparedness for Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to take care of your dog in an emergency. What should you do if you need to evacuate with your dog in a disaster?
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106 TDT How to Pick a Dog Trainer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn where to find dog trainers and how to pick a good dog trainer for your dog. Learn how to find a good dog training class.
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105 TDT Case Study: Dog Gets Hyper-Excited Around Other Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What should you do if your dog gets overexcited by meeting other dogs? Learn how a good trainer works with a dog who's hyper-excited by other dogs.
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103 TDT The Right Equipment for Walking Your Dog, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With so many collars, leashes, halters, and harnesses to choose fromout there, which is halters and leashes are best for your dog? right? Learn whether you should use a halter and which leash is be...
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102 TDT The Right Equipment for Walking Your Dog, Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With so many collars, leashes, halters, and harnesses to choose from, which is right? Learn which collars and harnesses are best for your dog so you can choose the right equipment for your dog.
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101 TDT Dogs Who Bark at Things They See Out the Window or Hear in the Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What if your dog barks out your window or barks at your apartment door at things in the hall?
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100 TDT Should You Use a Squirt Bottle to Train Your Dog? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many trainers suggest squirt bottles as part of training. Learn how spray bottles work and whether it's a good idea to use a squirt bottle to train your dog.
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099 TDT Case Study: A Puppy Who's Shy Around Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do if your puppy is shy around dogs. Learn how to socialize your puppy and help him be less shy.
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098 TDT Clicker Training Tips 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Find out how to train your dog with a clicker and how to make the most of your clicker and treats!
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097 TDT Clicker Training Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn 6 tips to make your clicker training easy and effective. Find out how to train your dog with a clicker and how to make the most of your clicker and treats!
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096 TDT Housetraining 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to housetrain your puppy and learn what to do about accidents and how to tell when a puppy needs to go.
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095 TDT What to Do If a Dog Charges You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What should you do if a dog charges you? What if a dog attacks you?
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094 TDT Is Your Dog Hyperactive? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Some dogs are active. A few have hyperactivity or hyperkinesis.
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093 TDT Is One of Your Dogs Jealous of the Other? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What should you do if one of your dogs is jealous of the other? Learn how to deal with a jealous dog by teaching your dogs to share your attention.
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092 TDT Should You "Support the Alpha Dog"? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what it means when one of your dogs acts like an "alpha." What should you do if one of your dogs bosses around the other.
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091 TDT Lassie to the Rescue? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Find out whether your dog might be able to save your life in an emergency. Learn whether untrained dogs purposely look for help when people are in danger. Will your dog look for help?
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090 TDT Giving Your Dog a Bath from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to get in and out of the bathtub. Learn how to teach your dog to enjoy baths.
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089 TDT Case Study: A Dog Afraid of Just One Car Ride from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what might make a dog afraid to ride in the car, and what to do if your dog hates car rides.
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088 TDT The Right Way to Talk to Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn the right way to talk to your dog and how to use your voice when training your dog. Learn how your body language can change your dog's emotions and help her learn better.
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087 TDT Giving Your Dog a Time-out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to give your dog a time-out and use time-outs gently and effectively. Learn how to improve your dog's behavior with time-outs.
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086 TDT Should You Get Two Puppies at the Same Time? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn whether it's a good idea to get two puppies at the same time, and learn how to raise puppies if you have more than one.
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085 TDT Can Your Dog Change? Prognosis in Behavior Cases from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn whether you can change a dangerous dog's behavior and what makes behavior modification likely to succeed. Learn what factors affect your chances of success in changing your dog's behavior.
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084 TDT Case Study: A Puppy Acts Aggressive After Being Ill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do about an aggressive puppy and why a young puppy might growl when handled. Learn how to rebuild a puppy's trust and confidence so he's no longer aggressive.
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083 TDT When Not to Use Food Rewards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn when not to give your dog food rewards and how to tell when food isn't the best reward for your dog. Find out how to use other kinds of rewards when food rewards aren't an option.
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082 TDT Should You Talk to a Pet Psychic? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Can an animal communicator help you understand your dog? Learn whether pet psychics work and whether you should consult a pet psychic to understand your dog better.
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081 TDT Pee Pads, Dog Doors, and Ringing a Bell to Go Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn whether you should use pee pads with your dog and how to get your dog to properly use pee pads. Also learn how to teach your dog to ring a bell to go out. Yes, really.
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080 TDT Halloween Safety from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what food and candies can poison your dog and learn how to keep your dog safe during Halloween.
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079 TDT A Dog Case Study: Do Women Make Dogs Territorial? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do Women Make Dogs Territorial?
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078 TDT $#*! Your Dog Doesn't Care About from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn the top three things that don't matter to our dogs, even a little bit. And learn the top three things that matter most so you can have a happier dog.
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077 TDT How to Break Up a Dog Fight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Find out how to break up a dog fight and learn what you shouldn't do. Learn how to tell when a dog fight is serious and get tips on the least dangerous ways break up the dog fight.
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076 TDT A Dog Case Study: Aggression and Tennis Balls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn what to do if your dog guards toys at the dog park. Learn how a trainer thinks through a problem and how to fix resource guarding at the dog park.
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075 TDT Life with a Fearful or Aggressive Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Life with a difficult dog can be hard and isolating for dog owners. Get insight into what it's like to live with a difficult dog and how you can help.
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074 TDT Teach Your Dog "Stay" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to teach your dog to stay and get easy tips for teaching your dog to stay a little at a time, so that she stays in a sit or a down without getting up.
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073 TDT Teach Your Dog Not to Bark at Guests from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Find out how to get your dog to stop barking at guests. Learn how you can prevent barking and help your dog act calm around guests and visitors to your home.
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072 TDT Training Small Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn the best way to train small dogs. Be consistent with little dogs to prevent behavior problems.
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071 TDT Animal Shelters and Dog Rescue Groups from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn how to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or dog rescue group; get tips on how to identify good animal shelters that will work to help you find the right adopted dog.
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070 TDT Dog Parks and Dog Runs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn whether you should take your dog to dog parks and dog runs. Find out what to watch out for at dog parks and runs and how to take your dog there safely.
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069 TDT Keep Your Dog Safe in the Summertime from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Find out how to keep your dog safe in hot weather. Learn the signs of heat stroke in dogs and get other tips sure to keep your dog healthy and safe when it's hot out.
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068 TDT More Tips to Help Your Shy or Nervous Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed.
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067 TDT How to Help Your Shy or Nervous Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed.
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066 TDT How to Find a Lost Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Find your lost dog--and prevent losing her in the first place.
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065 TDT Choosing a Breeder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You can buy puppies in pet stores and on the Internet. Newspapers and supermarket pennysavers list "AKC Registered Puppies for Sale." But if you're buying a pedigreed puppy, you need a good breeder...
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064 TDT Train Your Dog the Brainy Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you often find yourself punishing your dog or feel like you're always a step behind, these three mental habits can make you a better trainer (and help you and your dog have more fun).
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063 TDT Dog Folklore, Dog Myth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Much of the folklore around dogs is pure hogwash. Do Pit Bulls have locking jaws? Is your dog sick if his nose is dry? How can you learn to assess what "they say"?
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062 TDT Getting Your Dog Ready for Your Baby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A new baby changes the whole family's life - including your dog's. Here's how to make the transition smooth, safe, and pleasant.
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061 TDT Car Safety for Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many dogs love road trips, but car travel presents special dangers - and some of them may not be obvious. Your dog needs protection on even short rides. Here's how to provide it.
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060 TDT Air Travel with Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many of us would love to bring our dogs on vacation with us. How to decide whether your dog should travel by air -- and, if you do fly with your dog, how to make the trip more pleasant and safer.
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058 TDT How to Use Food Rewards with Your Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Food rewards make one of the best training tools for most dogs. Here's how to use them effectively, and what mistakes to avoid.
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057 TDT Counter Surfing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many or most dogs will nab edibles when our backs are turned. Learn how to prevent or stop them.
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056 TDT Teaching Dogs to Like Kids from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn to tell whether your dog really enjoys meeting children - what to do if he doesn't, and tips for keeping those meetings fun for everybody.
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055 TDT Fun for Old Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Old dogs (and dogs recovering from surgery!) may not be up for strenuous play. Keep them mentally engaged with these fun, easy, low-key games.
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054 TDT Kids and Dogs Saying Hi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kids often want to say hi to dogs on the street, and vice versa. When is it safe?
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053 TDT Separation Anxiety (or Not) in Dogs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many dogs bark, chew, or eliminate when left alone. How can you tell whether your dog has separation anxiety or the behavior is caused by something else?
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052 TDT "Nothing in Life Is Free" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Nothing in Life Is Free" is the usual label for a training program in which your dog learns to earn everything he wants by working for you. It's helpful for many dogs, and it's a lot more fun than...
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051 TDT Poop Eating from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why do dogs eat feces? How can you stop them?
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050 TDT Dog Play, Part II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The science of play, and how it applies to you and your dog.
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049 TDT Dog Play from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What normal dog play looks like, and how to tell when play's going wrong.
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048 TDT How to Help an Abused or Neglected Dog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What should you do if you suspect a dog is being neglected or abused?
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047 TDT Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to love his crate, not just put up with it.
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046 TDT Help Your Newly Adopted Dog Settle In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A few simple steps can help your shelter adoptee get off to a good start in her new home.
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045 TDT Why Won't My Dog Listen to Me? (repeat of 1-11-10) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You gave your dog a "command," and he didn't "obey." Why is that?
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044 TDT Dogs on Furniture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many dogs like to rest on their humans' furniture. Is that okay?
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043 TDT Teach Your Puppy to Like Grooming and Other Human Handling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your puppy to accept and enjoy handling as a normal part of life.
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041 TDT Holiday Puppies (repeat of 12-14-09) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you're considering a puppy at Christmastime (Hanukkah, Diwali, Solstice, or Eidh), think again!
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039 TDT Get Your Dog to Come When Called from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Encourage your dog to come to you enthusiastically when you call her.
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038 TDT Resource Guarding - What it is, How to Prevent it (repeat of 11-23-2009) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A few simple tips can help you teach your puppy or dog that there's no need to get scary around her stuff.
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037 TDT Barking and Lunging on Leash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many dogs bark and lunge at other dogs or at certain people or objects. Why "corrections" aren't helpful, and what to do instead.
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036 TDT Domestic Violence and Your Pet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Batterers hurt both humans and animals. How to find help if you and your pet are at risk.
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035 TDT Introducing Dogs to Each Other, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to help dog guests and new adoptees get off to a good start with your resident dog.
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034 TDT Introducing Dogs to Each Other, Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
First impressions make a big difference! You can up the odds that dogs will get along by introducing them the right way.
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033 TDT Humping from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mounting is usually normal, though it may embarrass or worry us.
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032 TDT Dogs Who Steal Your Stuff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to keep your puppy or dog from nabbing your stuff, and how to respond when it happens anyway.
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031 TDT Targeting - the Best Dog Skill You've Never Heard Of from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Targeting is useful and fun, and one of the easiest behaviors to teach your dog.
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030 TDT Introducing Dr. Premack, Part II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to get rid of annoying behaviors by using behaviors as rewards.
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029 TDT Introducing Dr. Premack, Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What your dog wants to do can be a reward for doing what you want to do - this week, checking in with you when off leash.
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028 TDT That's Your Roommate, Fido, Not a Snack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teaching dogs to live safely with cats and other small furries.
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027 TDT No, Really, My Dog Is Housetrained! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What to do if your housetrained dog pees or poops indoors.
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026 TDT Can You Dig It, Baby? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why dogs dig, and what to do if it's a problem.
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025 TDT That Uh-Oh Moment: What to Do If Your Dog Growls or Snaps (repeat of 9/24/09) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many popular training guides advise that you punish your dog for showing aggression. Why that's counterproductive, and what to do instead.
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024 TDT The Tale of the Rowdy Teenager from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The young dog was jumping, mouthing hard, and bodyslamming. Reprimands made her behavior worse. How do you handle an out-of-control teen dog?
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023 TDT Choosing a Good Dog Day Care from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Good dog day care isn't a free-for-all. Here's how to choose a well-run place (and decide whether day care's right for your dog).
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022 TDT Don't Say Hi to the Nice Doggie, and Other On-Leash Etiquette from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Common dog-walking mistakes can produce stress and even aggression. How to help if your dog's one of them.
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021 TDT Thunder and Lightning - I Tell You, It's Frightening (repeat of 7-27-09) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Many dogs become frightened or even panicked during thunderstorms. How to help if your dog's one of them.
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020 TDT "He Knows He Did Wrong" -- Or Does He? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Your dog looks guilty. But is he expressing guilt, or could something else be going on?
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019 TDT Save That Pot Roast! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to leave tempting items alone on cue.
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018 TDT Doctor, Doctor... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your puppy or dog that the vet's office is an okay place to be.
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017 TDT Lick, Lick, Lick, Lick ... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Excessive licking -- what to do about it, when to seek help.
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016 TDT Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful (repeat of 6-22-09) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Games to play with your dog when ugly weather keeps you indoors.
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015 TDT Walk That Walk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why it's hard to teach dogs not to pull on leash - and how to make it easier.
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014 TDT Just Dashing Out the Door! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to wait for your okay before going out an open door.
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013 TDT "But He Was Wagging His Tail!" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dogs use their tails to communicate. Here's how to translate.
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012 TDT Home Alone? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If your dog's alone while you're at work, you can enrich his life and help the time pass quickly.
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011 TDT Oops! Housetraining Mistakes and How to Avoid Them from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Three common mistakes people make when housetraining their dogs.
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010 TDT Tug of ... Peace? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tug is not only fun but a great way to teach your dog manners and self-control.
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009 TDT (Don't) Jump for My Love from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to greet people politely instead of jumping on them.
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008 TDT Get the Poop on Poop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Choose the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your dog's poop.
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007 TDT What Is an Apartment-Sized Dog, Anyway? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Choosing an Apartment Dog: Size and Other Matters.
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006 TDT Dogs and Doorbells from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to remain quiet, or to bark just a little, when someone knocks or rings your bell.
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005 TDT Behavior Expert and Behavior "Expert": Which Is Which? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to identify knowledgeable, skilled behavior help.
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004 TDT Begging for Scraps, Made Simple from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teach your dog to beg at the table without bothering you one tiny little bit.
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003 TDT Small Dogs, Explained from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Learn why some small dogs snap and growl and how to prevent it.
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002 TDT Little Shark Teeth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tips on how to turn your puppy's nips into nibbles.
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002 TDT Little Shark Teeth from 2009-03-23T07:45:30
Tips on how to turn your puppy's nips into nibbles.
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002 TDT Little Shark Teeth from 2009-03-23T07:45:30
Tips on how to turn your puppy's nips into nibbles.
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