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Dog Events: October

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Dog Events: October Celebrate October with fun family (including the dog!) events. Have an event we should know about? Comment below to be included.  October Pet Holidays • International Pet Fashion Month • Adopt a Shelter Dog Month • National Pet Wellness Month • World Animal Month • National Animal Safety & Protection Month • Pet Cancer Awareness Month • … [Read more...] about Dog Events: October

How to Stop Puppies Jumping Up – Puppy Training Tips.

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Does your Puppy Jump Up?  Our good friend and expert dog trainer Gillian Ridgeway shares her tips on how to to train puppies to stop jumping up on people and how to say "hi" politely!  “Long gone are the days of intimidation and over correction of your dog. Our style is based on respect, clarity and fairness” You had me at "Hello" When your puppy jumps up to greet you … [Read more...] about How to Stop Puppies Jumping Up – Puppy Training Tips.

Can Pugs Learn Tricks? Find Out With Talented Kilo The Pug

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My cute little rescue Pug Kilo is proof that Pugs Can Learn Tricks. He can even ride a rocking horse and use a toilet (sort of). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYvJc278bj0 When I first started fostering Kilo the Pug, he only knew sit. Every day, several times a day,  I train Kilo the Pug for five minutes using rewards and positive reinforcement.  He loves treats and … [Read more...] about Can Pugs Learn Tricks? Find Out With Talented Kilo The Pug

Winter Ideas for Small Active Dogs

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Winter Ideas for small Active Dogs. I assume Kilo the Foster Pug did not get out much in his previous homes or has forgotten what winter is like, as his reactions to frost and snow were hilarious on our morning walk. He seemed to think something was nipping him in the grass - he jumped every time he sniffed or stepped. He was pretty keen to cut the walk short and get back … [Read more...] about Winter Ideas for Small Active Dogs