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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...

8 Tips to Tackle Dog Allergies and Enjoy a Happier Home

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8 Tips to Tackle Dog Allergies and Enjoy a Happier Home According to the American Pet Products Association, there are currently over 70 million pet-owning households in the United States. This means there are a lot of people out there living with furry friends. Unfortunately, some of these pet lovers must contend with dog allergies as an unfortunate side effect. However, this doesn’t mean you have to leave your pets outside or give them up altogether. With a little perseverance and planning, you can tackle your dog allergy and enjoy a happier home with your canine companions. If you live with dogs and are allergic, it’s important to understand that it is not their fur that causes an allergic reaction; rather it’s their saliva and oils from their skin that triggers the immune system response in most people who suffer from dog allergies. Prevention is key. If you see the signs of a dog allergy in yourself, it’s important to take preventative measures as soon as possible. If you have a do...