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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...

Tips for Raising a Happy, Healthy Dog

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Tips for Raising a Happy, Healthy Dog Dogs are man’s best friend. They can be loyal companions and playmates, providing love, company, and protection. So, it makes sense that so many people want to raise their dogs as happily as possible. Raising a happy dog is hard work! But it can also be rewarding when your dog returns your love every day with tail wags and licks. The right combination of care and training will help you create a dog that is happy, confident, and friendly. Why do we need to know about raising a happy dog? Because the things you do today will affect your dog tomorrow. In order to raise a happy puppy you need to understand what helps create a healthy dog – which includes their physical environment and socialization from birth onward. What does a happy, healthy dog look like? When raising a happy dog, it is helpful to know what the ideal dog will look like. While no two dogs will be the exact same, these characteristics are common among happy, healthy dogs. Healthy dogs...