Written on
January 23, 2012 by
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Walking
Most of the posts I have on this site are instructional, a collection of “how to’s” if you will. I’d like to change gears a little with this post and make it mainly an informative one. I’d like to talk a little about realistic expectations, or maybe unrealistic ones. Many people get a dog and…
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Written on
October 4, 2011 by
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Have you ever wished that your dog could talk to you? I’m sure, like millions of others, myself included, that you have. Well, I have good news for you, dogs to “talk” to us, and they do it a lot. There are 2 forms of communication, verbal and non-verbal. We are constantly communicating to our…
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Written on
August 20, 2011 by
DrMark in
Baby,
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Dog Training,
Growling,
Infant,
Intro,
Introduce,
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Having a baby is an exciting time for everyone. There will be lots of changes in your life, especially if this is you first child. For your dog, it can be more stressful than exciting. Thankfully, there are many things that can be done to make this transition much easier for your dog. If you…
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Written on
August 6, 2011 by
DrMark in
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Interdog aggression is a very common problem that I am asked to help with. I am speaking specifically about dogs that live in the same home, not the dog aggressive dog that wants to go after every other dog he sees who does not share the same address. I have known people with multiple dogs…
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Written on
July 23, 2011 by
DrMark in
Coprophagia,
Crate Training,
Dog,
Dog Behavior,
Dog Training,
Eating Poo,
Eating Stool,
House Training,
Kennel,
Kennel Training,
Veterinarian,
Veterinary Visit
This is one of the most common questions I get, and one one the most disgusting topics as well. The simple fact of the matter is that coprophagia, for a number of reasons, is a normal canine behavior. Female dogs will instinctively remove their puppy’s waste from the nest in order to keep the…
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At the heart of all of my recommendations for behavior modification is exercise. One of the best forms of exercise is walking with your dog. Not only is it great cardiovascular activity for both of you, but it CAN be great bonding time as well. I all caps CAN because, for many of my…
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Written on
June 24, 2011 by
DrMark in
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Visits to your dogs’ veterinarian can be a difficult and stressful event for all involved. Not only are they “difficult” for you dog, they are often terrifying as well. Even the most laid back and mellowest of dogs can be stressed in a vets office, throw fear into the mix and you are dealing…
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Written on
June 4, 2011 by
DrMark in
Barking,
Crate,
Crate Training,
Dog Behavior,
Dog Training,
Doggie,
House Training,
Kennel,
Kennel Training,
Separation Anxiety
The subject of crate training can be a touchy one. Many people feel it is a cruel thing to do, and depending on how it’s used, it can be. It is cruel to keep a dog in a crate for 10 hours a day without exercise and very little interaction with her human…
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Separation anxiety (SA) is an extremely common issue that an estimated 11.5 million dogs suffer from. SA can manifest itself in many different ways, including, but not limited to destructive behavior, urinating and/or defecating in the house, excessive salivation, eating or drinking excessively, not eating or drinking at all, excessive vocalization (howling or barking),…
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Nothing frustrates owners or damages the human animal bond quiet as much as a dog that eliminates in the house. Inappropriate elimination is one of, if not the most common reasons dogs end up in pounds and shelters. Follow these 5 easy steps and you will have bathroom harmony in your house in no…
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