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The Holiday Season Is Coming

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The Holiday Season Is Coming

The holidays are just around the corner! For many of us, that means family gatherings, travel plans, special meals, decorations, and a calendar that suddenly seems fuller than usual. But while we're l...

Oct 29, 2026 Seasonal Support

Understanding Your Dog’s Restlessness and How to Help

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Understanding Your Dog’s Restlessness and How to Help

Why Can’t My Dog Just Relax? You’ve taken your dog for a walk. You’ve played fetch. You’ve given them attention, toys, and maybe even a puzzle feeder to keep them busy. Now, you’re finally ready to si...

Oct 22, 2026 Understanding your Dog

Bringing Home an Extremely Shy or Nervous Dog

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Bringing Home an Extremely Shy or Nervous Dog

How to Help Them Feel Safe You bring the dog home. You have a soft bed ready. Fresh water. Good food. Toys. A quiet place to sleep. You are excited to finally give this dog the kind of life they deser...

Oct 6, 2026 Dog Adoption

Everyday Dog Training: Turn Daily Routines Into Learning Opportunities

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Everyday Dog Training: Turn Daily Routines Into Learning Opportunities

Everyday Dog Training: Turn Daily Routines Into Learning Opportunities By Nick Garrison | Good Dog Happy Owner Dog Training, LLC “I know I should practice with my dog, but I just don’t have enough tim...

Oct 5, 2026 Training

Thinking About a German Shepherd After 'Heart of the Beast'? Read This First!!!

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Thinking About a German Shepherd After 'Heart of the Beast'? Read This First!!!

If Heart of the Beast left you wanting a German Shepherd of your own, give it a few months before you act on that feeling. The film, David Ayer's survival thriller starring Brad Pitt, opened in U.S. t...

Sep 27, 2026 Breeds

First 30 Days With a New Puppy: What Every Puppy Owner Should Know

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First 30 Days With a New Puppy: What Every Puppy Owner Should Know

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting. It is also exhausting, messy, confusing, and occasionally makes perfectly reasonable adults wonder what they have gotten themselves into. One minute your puppy i...

Aug 20, 2026 Puppy Support

How to Choose a Dog from a Breeder

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How to Choose a Dog from a Breeder

A message landed in my inbox recently that broke my heart. “We have a 17-week-old French Bulldog who is resistant to potty training and seems to have severe separation anxiety. Every time she realizes...

Aug 16, 2026 Breeds

Stop Asking "How Do I Stop It?" Start Asking "Why?

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Stop Asking "How Do I Stop It?" Start Asking "Why?

Why Understanding Your Dog Matters More Than Stopping Behavior If you've ever searched online for dog training advice, you've probably typed something like: How do I stop my dog from barking? How do I...

Aug 6, 2026 Understanding your Dog

Why Annual Wellness Exams Matter

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Why Annual Wellness Exams Matter

Why Annual Wellness Exams Matter (Even for Healthy Dogs) One of the most common things I hear from dog owners is: "My dog seems perfectly healthy. Do they really need a yearly checkup?" The answer is ...

Jul 31, 2026 Health Care

Before You Bring Home a Dog: What Every New Dog Owner Should Know

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Before You Bring Home a Dog: What Every New Dog Owner Should Know

A few days ago, I received a message from a young teacher who was excited about getting her very first dog. She had already found a litter through a friend who was breeding their dogs and wanted to kn...

Jul 28, 2026 Puppy Support

Your Dog Isn't Stubborn

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Your Dog Isn't Stubborn

If you've ever tried to call your dog away from a fascinating smell, hold a "stay" at the dog park, or get a nervous rescue to walk past a scary mailbox, you've probably muttered some version of the s...

Jul 11, 2026 Dogs are Not Stubborn

One of the Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make

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One of the Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make

" Sit. Sit... Sit! Buddy, SIT! I said sit!" If you've ever heard yourself saying the same cue over and over again, you're not alone. It's one of the most common mistakes dog owners make—and one of the...

Jul 8, 2026 Training

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