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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...

5 Tips for Welcoming a New Dog Into Your Home

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5 Tips for Welcoming a New Dog Into Your Home Image Source: Pexels(Cup of  Couple) After you’ve decided that bringing a dog into your life is the right choice for you, the next step is finding the perfect pup. Many people adopt their first dog from a local shelter or rescue organization. These organizations are filled with wonderful dogs who have been through a lot in their lives—but have come out on the other side happy and healthy. If you are adopting your new best friend from a shelter, these tips will help you start off on the right foot with your new fur buddy. Even if you aren’t adopting from a shelter, these tips can be useful when introducing a new dog to your home and family. Bringing home a new dog can be scary for everyone involved — especially the new dog! There may be some initial fear and uncertainty, as well as lots of noise, strange smells, and odd sights that may seem unfriendly or threatening. Follow these tips to help create an easy transition for everyone involv...