The saying is probably one of the most widely known there is: you can't teach an old dog new tricks. However, the big question is, is that saying actually true? If you have adopted an old dog from a shelter or have an old dog that you never got the chance to get trained as a puppy, you may be apprehensive about paying for a dog trainer. Yet, old dogs can do well in pet training programs, even though they are often discredited before they are ever enrolled by their owners.
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When you bring home a new dog, whether it's a puppy or adult dog, you'll want to begin training right away. An unruly dog can make your life unpleasant even if the dog just misbehaves out of excitement or joy to see you. While you can teach a dog all kinds of fun tricks, there are some essential skills your dog needs to learn to stay safe and to make sharing a house more enjoyable.
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Bringing a dog into your home and family's lives can be a wonderful experience. However, this new member of your household requires a great deal of love, patience, and care. Of course, every dog breed has its own list of wants and needs to ensure they live a happy and healthy life. If you believe a German Shepherd is right for your home and family, make sure you are prepared. Here are a few signs you and your home are ready for this intelligent and active dog breed.
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Dogs can be very smart and perform a lot of tricks on command. There are also dogs that can sniff out things for their handler, such as bombs, bed bugs, and low blood sugar. Below is some more information about this to help you understand it better.
Explosives Detection Dog
An explosive detection dog is a dog that is trained to sniff out explosives. It can also use other senses, such as their hearing, to help them detect explosives.
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Sending any dog to a boarding facility while you travel is stressful. When your dog is known to be aggressive, your stress level may be even higher. You worry that your dog may hurt another dog or human or that he may not get adequate attention because caregivers are afraid of him. Here are some ways to make sure your dog has a good, safe experience at the boarders in spite of his more aggressive nature.
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