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My 4 Tips for Owning a Dog and Living with it Successfully

My 4 Tips for Owning a Dog and Living with it Successfully Having a dog is one of the best things you can do for your life. They are extremely loyal, intelligent, and loving animals that will make you feel happy and excited, and give you the best kind of company every day. If you have been thinking about getting a dog for yourself but are not sure if it’s the right decision, read on to find out more about owning a dog from my perspective. You don’t need to own a dog just because everyone has one. You need to own one because you have thought this through and know it’s what you want in your life. Dogs are wonderful but they come with responsibility - especially if you plan on bringing them home with you! Here’s my take on owning a dog… There are different types of dogs out there. Which one should you get? It’s best to get a dog that matches your lifestyle and fits your living conditions. Certain breeds can be more suitable for families, some love being around children, whereas others are...

How do dogs understand human language?

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How do dogs understand human language? Introduction ____________________________ When scientists in Hungary trained border collies to lie still inside a functional MRI scanner and then asked for high-fives, the dogs' brain reward centers lit up, suggesting that the dogs were happy to be praised. Scientists in Hungary trained border collies to lie still inside a functional MRI scanner and then asked for high-fives. The dogs' brain reward centers lit up, suggesting that the dogs were happy to be praised. When you train your own dog, it's important to be aware of the ways in which your dog will respond best—and that may not be with treats! When parents are praised by their children, it makes them feel good about themselves. The same thing goes when kids are praised by adults: they're more likely to repeat whatever behavior they've been rewarded for doing well. So if your puppy is particularly responsive when you give him treats after he does something right (and we won...