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Patrick has been a long-time dog adopter and currently lives with his two dogs - Tarzan and Loki - in Brooklyn, NY. He is a certified dog trainer, writer on all things dogs, animal shelter volunteer, freelancer researcher of animal sciences and aspiring author.

9 Best Dog Sweaters for Warmth & Style in Fall

As always, summer is over before we know it. Before the cold season officially starts, it's better to prepare ahead of time as soon...

Top 15 World’s Deadliest Dogs That Need Experienced Handlers

With dog bites occurring about 4.5 million times yearly in the US alone, it pays to be cautious. In fact, most recent studies found dogs...

20 Mislabeled Aggressive Dog Breeds That Only Need Training

Unfortunately, many canines are often mislabeled as the most aggressive dog breeds. Certain dogs have a shorter fuse or a higher prey drive. People think...

Beagle Dog Breed Profile: Everything You Need to Know

The American Kennel Club listed Beagles as America's 7th most popular dog in 2024. This fun-loving dog will amuse you with his antics day...

6 Humane Tools to Get Dogs to Stop Barking

Dogs communicate in many ways but one of the more common ones in which they express themselves is barking. And while barking can be...

30 Gun Dog Supplies for Game Hunters

Using gun dogs for hunting has been one of the favorite parts for many game hunters since the practice began many centuries ago. At this point, hunters...

5 Ways to Solve Your Dog’s Barking Problem

A dog barking is natural to them, and it's unreasonable for us as owners to expect our dogs to never bark.  We may not always...

How to Tire Out a High Energy Dog or Puppy: 12...

Sometimes pet owners are unable to bring their dogs out for longer walks due to bad weather or other conflicts. When this happens, dogs may...

How to Crate Training an Older Dog: The Best Way to...

Our dogs love their crates. But crate training an older dog is one of the most misunderstood ways of the house training process. Tons of people...

12 Pros and Cons of Wireless Dog Fences [Infographic]

All inner-city dog owners secretly envy those in the suburbs or the country.  They get the benefit of having a yard, and an open grass space...

American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Profile

The American Staffordshire Terrier is commonly referred to as the Amstaff. This loveable dog is the 80th most popular dog in the United States....

25 Dog Tricks: List of Most Difficult Tricks and Commands to...

Whether you teach your dog to sit, roll over or catch a ball, any trick will bring a smile to your face and happiness...

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

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