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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...

10 Ways to Keep Your Home Fresh With a Dog

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10 Ways to Keep Your Home Fresh With a Dog Introduction Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences any person can have in their lifetime. From the joy of watching your puppy grow into an adult, to snuggling up on the couch with them and binge-watching your favorite TV show, to simply giving them belly rubs, dog owners know that our furry companions are more than just pets—they're family members. But let's be real: having a dog also means dealing with some serious odors. While it's true that dogs give off their own special scent, it doesn't take too much work to minimize that smell and keep your home smelling fresh (and pet hair-free). Here are 10 tips for keeping your home smelling great without compromising the quality time you spend with man's best friend: Regularly vacuum your floors and furniture You should vacuum your floors and furniture at least once a week, preferably more often. The vacuum you use should have a HEPA filter that can capture the sm...