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Domesticated canines commonly kept as pets. Please mention the breed / sex / age in your question if you feel it might assist in getting a more focused answer.
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How should I decide between a collar and a harness for a dog?
For dogs that pull a lot, I actually prefer using an Easy-Walk Harness - if it fits the dog appropriately (I've seen one or two dogs that just can't be correctly fitted into one.) …
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Can over-praising my dog have negative long term effects?
For best results in positive reinforcement long term, you should be providing rewards of variable value from high value to medium value to low value to no reward. Initially, you want to use high value …
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Do invisible fences pose long term health risks to dogs?
A standard fence, for example, keeps unfriendly dogs out as much as it keeps your dog in. … As for the collars, I bought a Tri-Tronics vibration only collar for one of my deaf dogs (and then trained the vibration to be a positive experience.) …
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Are dogs carnivores?
Dogs are carnivores but you need to keep in mind that when dogs eat an animal (mice or squirrels for instance), they eat the whole animal and that includes partially digested plants and grains in the stomach …
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Are there any health or behavioral issues specific to tripod (3-legged) dogs?
There is a very sweet dog at the shelter that was in an accident and only has 3 legs. Are there any specific behavioral or health issues I should take into account when deciding whether or not to adop …
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My dog prefers to drink from a pond than her bowl
Some dogs do not like the taste or smell of chlorine. … There is evidence that cats have evolved to prefer moving water to stagnant water because the former is usually safer to drink, this may also apply to dogs (or some dogs) and the pond. …