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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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6 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a New Dog

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6 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a New Dog Introduction If you're in the market for a new dog, a good place to start is with your home. A dog's needs are just as unique and important as yours are, so it's important to make sure you've got your house ready for a furry new family member. Here are some ways to prepare your home for a new pup: Gather food and water bowls, toys, a bed, a crate, collars and leashes. Gather food and water bowls, toys, a bed, a crate and collars and leashes. You will need to have some basic supplies on hand before bringing your new dog home. These include: Food bowls (plastic or ceramic) with raised edges to prevent spills onto the floor; Water bowl that fits into the food bowl; Toys—balls (stuffed animal-shaped), squeaky toys, chewables like a rawhide bone or pig’s ear stick); Bed for sleeping; If you’re adopting an adult dog he may already have one but if not invest in something comfortable like an orthopedic foam pad or cuddle sack that can b...
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