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Calling your dog

When you call your dog, always make it a positive experience.  Never call your dog for punishment.  When you punish your dog after calling him to you, you are actually punishing him for coming and not

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Nobody's Perfect

When training a dog to perform a new task, don't strive for perfection.  Settle for a reasonable response, then polish the task once the dog better understands what he's supposed to do.  For example, when teaching

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Purchasing a Purebred or Mixed Breed Dog

Purchasing a dog is an important decision; one that you will live with for many years. Make sure to look beyond appearances and pick a dog that is a good match for your family and life style.  

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