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Can Animals Speak Different Languages?

Nov 05 2013
Richard Christian
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animals, communication, Dogs, intelligence, languages, psychology, speak
Tell a Mexican-born Chihuahua “sit” and he’ll cock his head at you and wonder what it is you just muttered. But tell him “siéntate” and he’ll do as he’s told. Is this evidence that dogs, and animals in general, can speak different languages? Or are we just fooling ourselves? And
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dog

Why Is My Dog…?

Oct 28 2013
Richard Christian
4
behavior, digging, Dog, dragging his bottom, eating, grass, health, poop, questions, training
Answers To The Questions That Boggle Your Mind Dogs do some crazy things that make us scratch our heads and laugh. And while we’re entertained and baffled by what they do, sometimes we just want to know - why do they do … that?. Here are answers to some of the questions that have
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dog

5 Ways to Challenge Your Dog’s Mind

Oct 26 2013
Richard Christian
0
bored, care, Dog, health, social, toys, training, tricks, walks
Anyone who is a parent knows that a tired kid is a well-behaved kid. The same goes for dogs. Dogs who are mentally and physically tired are less likely to be destructive, unruly and rambunctious. But it’s not just about running your dog for 2 hours each day. Physical exhaustion
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boston terrier

Breed Basics: Boston Terrier

Oct 22 2013
Heather Brennan
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behavior, Boston Terrier, breed basics, care, children, health, needs, puppy, training, traits
The Boston Terrier is the American gentleman of toy breeds. He is one of the few purebreds developed in the United States. Bred down from large pit-fighting breeds, it is difficult to imagine today’s Boston Terrier having ever participated in such an activity. The Boston Terrier
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dog sleeping in bed

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Should Not Sleep With You

Oct 18 2013
Richard Christian
0
accidents, bed, Dogs, fleas, shedding, sleeping, top 5, training
I’ll preface this by saying I’m guilty as charged – or at least I was guilty of letting my dog sleep with me. I’m reformed. Healed. Saw the error of my ways, and I’m here to help you all do the same. Do I judge you for letting your dog sleep with you in bed? No, no judgment here.
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chihuahua

Breed Basics: Chihuahuas

Sep 30 2013
Heather Brennan
0
Chihuahua, children, Dog, health, needs, training, traits
The tiny Chihuahua is perhaps best known as the Taco Bell dog although this does the breed a bit of a disservice. Unfortunately, far too many people have a tendency to treat this small dog as though it were a baby and this can lead to serious temperament issues. Although they are
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rottweiler

Breed Basics: Rottweiler

Sep 24 2013
Heather Brennan
0
breed, breed basics, Dog, health, personality, Rottweiler, training, traits
The Rottweiler may look fierce but raised and trained properly, he is a reliable companion and excellent pet. They were at one time used to guard and herd flocks and, like most herding dogs, can be independent thinkers and are generally quite intelligent. They are naturally
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cat

Can You Really Walk a Cat On a Leash?

Sep 05 2013
Richard Christian
1
Cat, harness, indoor cats, kitten, leash, outdoor cat, training a cat, walking a cat
It’s perhaps one of the strangest sights you see – somebody walking their cat via a leash and harness. But if you stop to think about it for a moment, you have to wonder: “Why do I think this is so strange? Dogs do it. Why can’t cats?” Why can’t cats, indeed. We’ve been trained
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dachshund

Breed Basics: Dachshunds

Aug 29 2013
Heather Brennan
0
Dachshund, dachshund health, dachshund puppy, dachshund traits, Dog Breed, dog breed information, Miniature Dachshund, training a dachshund
The dachshund is recognized around the world by his distinctive shape and nickname, the wiener dog. They come in three sizes (standard, miniature, and toy) and three different coat types (smooth/short, longhaired, and wirehaired). The basic physical characteristics are the same
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tricks

Five Tricks Every Dog Should Know

Aug 27 2013
Richard Christian
0
come, Dog, down, lay, leave it, sit, stay, tricks
Not everybody will grow up to speak like Martin Luther King, but we all should be able to say a few things well (please, thank you, you’re welcome, etc). The same goes for dogs - not every dog is destined to be top-dog in the park, but there are five tricks that every dog should
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