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A DOGGY NEED
Everybody knows that dogs, being living beings, have certain needs. We all recognize that a dog requires food to eat (and later to eliminate), water to drink and air to breathe. The one canine need that is unfortunately most overlooked and misunderstood is the need to chase, grab and chew. This need is called PREY...more>

ON LEASHES
One of the most overlooked and most problematic dog training aid tools is the leash, or lead. Much is said about which collar works better at attaining a certain behavior, especially heeling or no-pulling. However, very little attention is given to which type or length leash will help you get what you want from your dog - until now. ...more>

SOCIALIZATION
I believe a dog can not be TOO friendly. Anything a dog does out of joyfulness can be tempered and controlled. Happy ‘mistakes’ can be quickly forgiven and, ultimately, forgotten. The same can not be said about fearful, possessive, or aggressive dogs. Anti-social problems are often very difficult to remedy and ‘mistakes’ often leave lifelong scars...more>