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Target training is a great way to teach your dog to find lost items like keys, phones, wallets, etc. The basic idea is to associate the target item with a reward to motivate your dog to search for and bring back that specific item on cue. With some persistence and

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Having houseguests over can be stressful for dogs. The unfamiliar people and activities in their home environment can cause them to act out in undesirable ways like barking, jumping, or nipping. While some of this behavior is natural for dogs who are territorial of their

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Taking your dog in the car should be an enjoyable experience for both of you. However, many dogs become anxious, restless or even aggressive when riding in vehicles. This can make car trips stressful for you and your pet. The good news is there are things you can do to teach

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Having a dog and a cat in the same household can be challenging if your dog tends to get overly excited or aggressive around cats. Dogs have a natural instinct to chase cats, so it requires training and patience to teach your dog to be calm around felines. The good news is

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Compulsive behaviors in dogs, also known as stereotypies, are repetitive, invariant behaviors that serve no obvious purpose or function for the dog. Examples of common compulsive behaviors seen in dogs include tail chasing, flank sucking, snapping at imaginary flies, licking

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Dogs can be afraid of thunderstorms for a few different reasons. The loud noises from thunder can hurt their sensitive ears and startle them. The flashes of lightning may also scare them. Some dogs are more sensitive to changes in barometric pressure that occur right before

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Dogs have very sensitive hearing, so the loud noise from vacuuming can hurt their ears and startle them. They may see the vacuum as a scary, unknown metal object moving quickly across the floor. Some dogs are also nervous around things that make noise or move erratically.

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Many dogs dislike or even fear bath time. This can be for a variety of reasons. The unfamiliar sensations of water and soap may make some dogs uncomfortable. The slippery surfaces of tubs and showers can cause anxiety. Some dogs may have had a bad experience during a

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Target training is a scientifically-backed method for improving dogs' problem-solving abilities. By systematically teaching dogs to perform specific behaviors in response to cues, target training builds a dog's confidence, focus, and cognitive skills. This article

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Dogs can find grooming stressful for a variety of reasons. The unfamiliar environment, being handled by strangers, the noise from dryers and clippers, and even the smells can all be overwhelming. Some dogs may show signs of anxiety like shaking, panting heavily, trying to

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