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1. How Much Does it Really Cost to Own and Care for a Dog?

   Category: Pet Resource Library/Human Interest

   ... a dog is not inexpensive. But the overwhelming majority of owners would agree that the rewards of unqualified love and companionship make the union between dog and owner a very fulfilling, desirable, and ... Thursday, 07 June 2007

2. The Canine - Feline Peace Process

   Category: Pet Resource Library/Pet Training and Behavior

   ... on obedience commands, join a refresher course to be sure you have a strong positive leadership position and verbal control. Use rewards, interrupt negative behavior, and avoid any physical punishment. ... Thursday, 07 June 2007

3. How to Solve Behavior Problems

   Category: Pet Resource Library/Pet Training and Behavior

   ... goals is to always give your dog a way to succeed - a way to earn rewards. With problem behaviors, ask yourself is "What behavior would I prefer?" Often "sit" is an option. A dog who is sitting cannot ... Thursday, 07 June 2007

4. The Fearful Dog

   Category: Pet Resource Library/Pet Training and Behavior

   ... rewards for jobs well done, and limit setting (just like mama would have done). Without the latter, our now non-fearful pup can turn into a yuppie puppy, a spoiled child, and overconfident underachiever ... Thursday, 07 June 2007

5. Lazy Owners, Lazy Dogs

   Category: Pet Resource Library/Pet Training and Behavior

   ... - they need human interaction to make them enjoy daily exercise," Street reminds. Just as humans need the social rewards of exercising with others that health clubs bring, pets should not be left in isolation. ... Thursday, 07 June 2007