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Category Archives: dog training
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THIS IS RILEY. HE’S MY SISTER’S DOG. He’s old, gentle, kind, a wonder. “He probably lived his whole life outside,” the rescuer who pulled him from an inland shelter says, “there are signs – his ears, his nails, his teeth.” … Continue reading
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Co-Raising a Future Service Puppy! Great idea!
Photo Credit: ©Canine Companions for Independence® Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) counts on a community of dedicated volunteers to raise CCI puppies and help prepare them to become service dogs. “C0-raising a puppy is a great way to volunteer … Continue reading
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Two Ways of Thinking About Good Dogs
Are good dogs born that way? Or… well, take a look. And about my good dog — I’ve been working hard to train my exuberant, happy puppy to tame her energy and greet people and dogs in a calm manner. … Continue reading
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Another Great Therapy Dog Story
Are dogs intuitive healers? Take a look at look at this from Largo, Florida.
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Does Your Dog Have Good Manners?
A story, written by Morieka Johnson for Mother Nature Network, with some common-sense dog training tips is worth reading.
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Adventures in Dog Land 