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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...
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Should You Choose a Long-Haired or a Short-Haired Dog?

Should You Choose a Long-Haired or a Short-Haired Dog? What dog do you prefer? A cat or a dog? If you’re choosing between a short-haired and long-haired dog, which one should you choose? This guide to choosing the right breed of dog for your family will help you figure out whether you should be looking at long-haired dogs or short-haired dogs and what to look out for if you do have your eye on that special long-haired puppy or kitten. Some dog owners prefer to groom their dogs The only real preference is whether you are the type of person who enjoys grooming their dog. If you enjoy bathing, brushing, and grooming your dog to maintain their fur, then I would say go for the long-haired dog. If you don't want to deal with all that, or want a faster paced lifestyle with less attention spent on maintenance, then maybe consider a short-haired dog. But just because it is easy to care for doesn't mean it will be easier to train them as well. Just like any pet, a short haired dog needs ...
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