Cocker Spaniel Separation Anxiety: Is It Anxiety or Just the Breed?
There is a moment every Cocker Spaniel lover has encountered. You get up from the couch for a bathroom break. You are gone for exactly two minutes. You open the door to find…
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How to Fix Common Dog Behavior Problems With One Simple Tool
From excessive barking to jumping on guests and inappropriate chewing, most common dog behavior problems stem from excitement, confusion, or stress. As a lifelong dog mom and pet industry pro, I’ve helped many…
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12 Signs Your Dog Loves You So Very Much
Do you wish you knew how much your dog loves you? How about 12 signs your dog loves you? You aren’t alone in wondering if your dog feels the same level of love…
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Why Does My Dog Stare At Me? 21 Top Reasons
Do you ever notice your dog gazing right at you and wonder why does my dog stare at me? Sometimes dogs stare because they want something, such as a treat or to go…
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Cocker Spaniel Pees When Excited: Submissive Urination Tips
Back in the day as a first-time Cocker Spaniel mom, whenever I walked in the door, the same thing always happened. My Cocker Spaniel pees when excited and she let me know it…
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Should Dogs Being Given Medication for Behavioral Problems?
While visiting the human doctor recently for a yearly checkup, a conversation ensued about dogs that led to the topic of giving a dog medication for behavioral problems. The doctor explained that her…
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Nine Ways to Prevent Dog Bites
Think your dog won’t bite? Think again. The Center for Disease Control estimates that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Half of those numbers belong to kids. Staggering, isn’t…
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My Dog Hates the Vet
Working in the human medical field for a number of years behind the scenes, I became familiar with a phenomenon known as “white coat syndrome.” Also known as white coat hypertension, this is…
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Why Is My Dog Peeing Out of Spite and Revenge Marking?
At least once or twice a week, one of my followers writes to ask why is my dog peeing out of spite. They will say things like: My dog pees for revenge. I…
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Canine Good Citizen Training At Home: How We Did It
When I decided to work with my dog on canine good citizen training, I looked into different offerings. You might have heard of the Canine Good Citizen test offered by the American Kennel…
