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ALL STAGE CANINE DEVELOPMENT
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What Is C.G.C. (canine good citizen)

CGC is a ten-skill training program that’s open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed–that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership,

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Understanding Dog Food Labels

We all want the best for our dogs, including nutrition. And anyone who has shopped for dog food knows, there are virtually unlimited options: Hundreds of brands with innumerable ingredients;

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Top 100 Boy Dog Names

While naming your male dog may not have the same lifetime significance as naming a baby boy, it’s a name you and your dog will be living with for a

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How To Tell If Your Dog Is Stressed

Dogs employ body language and warning signs to communicate to humans that they are stressed. Growling, barking, and pacing are all signs that something may be stressing your dog out.

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Dog caught mid-shake

Shake It Off

A shake off is when the dog shakes as if he is wet and shaking water off his body, but as he is completely dry, the shake off may seem

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Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears

As pet owners, we know that keeping our dogs’ ears clean is an important part of canine care. But cleaning those ears can be a bit of a challenge. Some

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Choosing A Good Girl Dog Name

Choosing a name for your female dog requires a little luck and inspiration and a lot of thought. After all, this is a word you’ll frequently be saying for years

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Brushing your Dog’s Teeth

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