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8 Easy Ways to Train Your Puppy to Be Obedient in Short Time

8 Easy Ways to Train Your Puppy to Be Obedient in Short Time My neighbor's kid has a dog that sits at the kitchen door and waits every single time. Doesn't beg, doesn't whine, doesn't lean on your leg. Just sits, with a tennis ball at his feet, until somebody opens the door. I asked her how long that took. She said it started with him being a bad dog. I got the story later over a beer, and the short version is that it took about eight months of the boring kind of work, not the showy kind. Nobody filmed any of it. Nobody posted a thirty-second video of the dog going from wild to perfect. It was just a kid in a garage with a bag of treats and a dog who did not care about the bag of treats. That story has been sitting in my head for a month, because it's the honest version of a title like this one, and the honest version is more useful than the promise. Before we get into it, I should say what "short time" actually means here, because I think it gets misunder...

How To Build A Dog House: Building Plans and DIY Ideas

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How To Build A Dog House: Building Plans and DIY Ideas Keeping your dog warm and dry in the winter, cool and shady in the summer, and protected from rain, wind or lightning is almost as important as food and water. A dog house helps protect your pet from the elements, but it can also be a great way to add style to your backyard. If you’re ready to build your own dog house and don’t mind getting your hands dirty doing so, this article has you covered. We provide helpful tips on how to build a dog house, along with detailed instructions for several different styles of dog houses. So keep reading to learn more! Things to Consider Before Building A Dog House Before you build a dog house, there are a few things you may want to consider. First, you will want to decide if you want your dog to have indoor or outdoor access to his house. Outdoor dog houses provide protection from the weather, but they can attract pests, so indoor dog houses are often a better option if your pet spends most of h...