Dog Obedience Training Tips

One of the signs of a nice dog is that she’s willing to be petted or handled by many different people. This is important because it makes grooming, veterinary care, and participation in dog sports much easier. Willingness to be handled is a by-product of socialization. The dog who meets a lot of people learns to expect petting in a variety of situations. She learns that touch is pleasant, not frightening. Here are a few dog obedience training tips. Start accustoming Duchess to being handle

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A day in the life of an officer and his K-9

Make no bones about it – to be a member of the Marshalltown Police Department means taking your work home with you, at least when it comes to Officer Kiel Stevenson. For when patrolling the night is through, he and his dog rest and prepare for another shift on the beat. As one of two K-9’s at the department, Creasy was paired with Stevenson last March after an assessment of the officer’s performance and work ethic, as well as having the patience and willingness to devote toward a four-legged

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Home Front Hero, Profile: Colleen Saffron

I met Collen a year and a half ago through Christian Military Wives . What I have come to admire the most about her is her faith in Christ, her devotion and love for her husband and family, and her willingness and desire to reach out and offer practical help to other families. Colleen has helped many of us at CMW in one way or another, whether through prayer, offering sound advice, or pointing us to resources. She knows the military inside and out, and after being an Army wife for more than 2

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How To Perfect Dog Ownership

by Jenash Muldavi 1. Shouting and being to violent with your dog and especially when it is just a puppy can have incurable consequences to its mental condition. It might end up feeling unworthy and can become unhappy for the rest of its life. 2. Feeding your dog excessively will threaten your dog’s health. Too many calories and too little exercise will have your dog grow fat and it will not only reduce its level of energy but also its ability and willingness to be happy. 3. Food for humans

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This post was written by Dog Training Tips and News on March 13, 2009

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How To Perfect Dog Ownership

by Jenash Muldavi 1. Being to harsh with your dog and especially in its early years, will have severe consequences to the mental state of the dog. It will leave the dog feeling unwanted and unloved and it might even lead to a depression. 2. Feeding your dog excessively will threaten your dog’s health. Too many calories and too little exercise will have your dog grow fat and it will not only reduce its level of energy but also its ability and willingness to be happy. 3. Giving your dog your

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