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Ask The Dog Guide: Using Treats During Training

September 8th, 2009

Question:
I am the owner of a 12 week-old mixed breed puppy and I’ve heard that if I use treats during training that she’ll always be looking for a treat. How can I train her without using treats forever?
Answer:
Congratulations on your new puppy and THANK YOU for asking this question! When you are [...]

Ask The Dog Guide: Unstoppable Doggy Smell?

July 31st, 2009

Question:
How do I control the odor coming from my dog even after she had her bath? She is a Basset Hound/Beagle mix.
Answer:
Having a stinky dog is no fun, but I can guarantee that your dog probably isn’t too happy either! If she has an offensive odor that won’t go away with a normal [...]

Ask The Dog Guide: Flea, Tick, Heartworm Prevention For A Puppy?

July 15th, 2009

Question:
I am getting a 6 week old Rat Terrier puppy and I was wondering if there is a flea,tick, and heartworm combination product available. If so how soon can we began using this product?

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Answer:
Congratulations on your new puppy! I do want to strongly urge you to have your puppy stay [...]

Ask The Dog Guide: Puppy Won’t Bond

May 19th, 2009

Question:
My husband and I got a 5 1/2 month old maltipoo. We are both retired so we are home all day. The dog has bonded 100% with my husband, however has nothing to do with me. He runs from me and barks at me. He follows my husband everywhere and [...]

Ask The Dog Guide: Removing “Unfortunate” Smells

May 17th, 2009

Question:
How do I remove dog vomit smell from cloth furniture (Pillows and foam)?
Answer:
As all dog owners know, accidents (of many kinds) do happen! That’s why it’s always good to be prepared with a variety of cleaning tools to take care of any unfortunate lingering scents.

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Furniture is a bit harder than [...]

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