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Understanding Separation Anxiety In Your Puppy

Getting a new puppy is such an exciting time! You get to bond with your new pal, show them the ropes, and introduce them to the world. Sometimes, there are hiccups along the way. Separation anxiety is one of those hiccups that takes determination to fix. Separation anxiety has been thought of as one of the most difficult situations to conquer in dog training, because it is hard to reinforce behaviour when you are not there. Dogs and puppies that live with separation anxiety are showing a fear response to being left alone. Some telltale signs of separation anxiety are barking or howling, being …

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How To Introduce Your New Puppy To Existing Pets

Those who want to bring a new puppy to their homes that already have a dog, cat or both should first do their homework to make the introduction a smooth transition. There are certain factors to consider before making the introduction to prevent any harm to the new pet and make the existing pets happy with the new addition. If properly handled, the new puppy will feel at home and bond well with the current pets without major disruptions. First, let the older cat or dog meet the new pet on some neutral place such as a park or parking lot. The reason for the neutral ground is so that the old …

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Teaching Your Puppy Not To Bark At Night

You just brought home the cutest puppy ever. He is sweet and cuddly and bounces happily around the house playing with his toys and when it seems he is finally tired you put him in his crate. In a few short minutes he starts barking and howling loud enough to wake the dead. This is a problem many dog owners face at the start of bringing home a puppy. There are more than a few ways to deal with this issue, and if handled the right way is always solvable. Crate training your puppy is the quickest way to a well behaved dog. At the beginning, your puppy will bark and howl because he may not be …

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