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Teaching Your Dog to Say Hello Politely When On Leash – Or Speed Dating For Dogs!

by Elizabeth Deitz on 31. Jan, 2011 in Dog Tips, Dog Training

You are walking peacefully in the park, when you spot a strange dog dragging his owner towards you in an apparent attempt to meet and greet your dog. Not wanting to seem rude, you let the scene play out. And it ends in lunging, snarling and snapping. What could you have done differently and why [...]

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How Do You Introduce a Child To Your Dog?

by Elizabeth Deitz on 09. Jun, 2010 in Dog Tips, Dog Training

by Guest Writer – Tina Harper, a friend and accredited trainer here in Austin. Let’s face it – most children LOVE dogs.  They have to go say “hi” to any pooch they see, especially if it looks like one that they either have at home or have interacted with in their daily lives. And, let’s [...]

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