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Desperately Seeking Snoozing: How to Help Your Dog Relax
By Nan Arthur on 08/08/2017Excited, exhausted
It might seem that it would take voodoo, or something similar, to teach unruly, out-of-control and/or overly enthusiastic dogs how to be calm and relaxe
Why I Love Freestyle: That Unique Connection
By Michele Pouliot on 06/27/2017When I first took the plunge into freestyle, I already had a vision of a routine I wanted to do with The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Ennio Morricone's awesome soundtrack from the movie of the same name. I envisioned telling an entertaining story about struggling for the Confederate gold. Thank goodness I chose something a bit easier for the first freestyle routine my dog, Listo, and I would do together, and then had the time to really think about my vision for Good, Bad, Ugly.
How to Teach Your Pet to Target
By Laurie Luck on 02/24/2017Picture the possibilities
Imagine teaching your dog to put his hind feet—just his hind feet—on a mat. Or, imagine teaching your cat to give a high-five.
Ten Reasons Your Dog May Develop Behavior Problems
By Sarah Fulcher on 01/05/2017Bad behavior: the big picture