Written on
January 23, 2012 by
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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
June 4, 2011 by
DrMark in
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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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