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How To Teach Your Dog To Fetch The Mail (...or How To 'Get' & 'Give' Anything!)
Here's how we taught our dogs to 'get the mail' or 'get the paper' and then immediately -- before it gets too soggy -- to 'give' it to us. This is an easy dog trick to teach. First, you begin with 'get'... then you end with 'give' or 'drop it'.
Dogs & Loud Noises... Are Ear Plugs Necessary?
Dogs at drag racing events and other loud sporting events like hunting need ear protection. Here are some ideas for protecting your dog's ears from damaging loud noises. These might even work well for fireworks!
WARNING: Dogs Can Fall Out Of Car Windows... Even When They're Rolled Up!
Lately, I've been seeing so many people riding around with their dogs in the car. Some have the windows completely down. Others have the windows partially rolled up, hoping to keep their dog from jumping out. I'm here to tell you: A dog can fall out of a window that is half-way or even most of the way rolled up!
Reader Question: How Do You Stop A Dog From Peeing On The Carpet?
Here are some tips for new dog owners who are trying to housebreak a new puppy or older dog. The most important parts: schedules and routines, crates & kennels, rewards and praises, and learning to interpret your dog's signals. Plus, see the times when most dogs have to go outside to relieve themselves.
Dogs Who Like Sticks... May Uproot Your Trees!
Our dogs love to chew on sticks. Much like they like to snap open the shells of peanuts and spit out the crumbs. Here's a little story about one of our dog's and his personal mission to de-shrub our backyard!
How To 'Read' Your Dog's Tail-Wagging Behavior
A study of dogs has revealed that a dog wags its tail to the left when they are fearful or anxious. A dog wags its tail to the right when they are attracted to something or happy. See a video of a dog's tail-wagging behavior and view details of the study here.
My Tribute To Destin... Who Is Playing With Jersey Somewhere Fun
My sad tribute to our dog, Destin, who left this world way too soon. He was a good dog who did a lot of good dog things.
Help!... My Labrador Retriever Dog Has Black Spots On His Tongue
Black spots on your dog's tongue are nothing more than a birthmark. It's just another thing that makes your dog unique -- not Chow. Here are some pictures of dogs with black tongues.
