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When bringing a new puppy into your heart and home, avoid these 4 common mistakes that puppy owners make! “Hi Steve, My...
When a reader asked for help with potty training her blind dog, trainer Steve Reid offered up some advice that would help...
Our 9 week old Lab puppy lies down or bites the leash when we try to take him for a walk. The...
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I encourage everyone to volunteer and adopt from their local animal shelter. Your volunteering or adopting will help to enrich and improve...
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“Hi Steve, How do I get my dog to go to the bathroom when I say so?” – Trisha Y. This is...