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Bark! Confessions of a Dog Trainer blog

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Guilt and the rescue dog

Many of my clients confess overwhelming guilt about their dogs. “We got Hailey from the shelter 5 months ago” said Hailey’s owner. “She...

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How to feed a dog

Embry is a four year old Black Lab mix whose life revolves around mealtimes. In the evening, at about an hour or so before his owner...

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Nursing home for dogs

I confess my own dogs are getting older. They are 14 and 16 years old, and although they are both little guys, the aging process is...

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The dog that wants what he wants NOW

Roger is a rambunctious 4 year old German Shepherd whose owners called me to help them with a behavioral problem. When I rang the...

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“Good” dog

Every chain dog owner (those of us who are never without a dog, as in, we get a new one pretty much immediately after the old one passes)...

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The Four Stages of Dog Guardianship

Like death and marriage, sharing your life with a dog is experienced in stages. Notice I said “experienced” not “enjoyed” or “endured.”...

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The List

I confess that I am addicted to lists. Alright, I admit that lists have become a necessity because my senior brain cells cannot retain a...

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Rated G for Gross

WARNING: For those of you with sensitive stomachs, read no further. Four dogs. 1. On walks, Golden Retriever puppy Puck puts everything...

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