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If you're not a hunter, you may think that a dog's instinct to locate, pursue, and kill doesn't pertain to you, but you would be wrong. Evaluating an animal's prey drive should be of paramount consideration in selecting a pet or working dog.
Some high-energy, athletic dogs, unable to sweat, will work to the point of self-injury, so make sure you're able to recognize the warning signs of exhaustion
Five simple steps for teaching place
The second in a series about the most important behavior in pups
The first in a series about the most important behavior in pups
The third in a three-part series that will teach you to produce effective recall behaviors in dogs of any age
The second in a three-part series that will teach you to produce effective recall behaviors in dogs of any age
The first in a three-part series that will teach you to produce effective recall behaviors in dogs of any age
Looking for a dog that makes a great family member at home but is also able to help out on the hunt or when fly fishing? There are five main categories of sporting dogs to consider.
Six simple steps for getting your pup to heel without constant corrections or reminders
My three-year-old mutt sure loves cats. Mabel鈥檚 dominant breed is black-and-tan coonhound mixed in with some Lab, Weimaraner, and who knows what else. She鈥檚 never met one up close but she chases them with enthusiasm that I would really get a kick out of were it not for the fact that she often chases them into traffic. It鈥檚 happened maybe five times in the two-and-a-half years I鈥檝e had her.
Step 1: Get rid of all chew toys. They encourage possessiveness.