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Do I need to get my dog's Anal Glands cleared?

Jul 19, 2021
2 min

Do I need to get my dog's Anal Glands cleared?

First, what are anal glands? They are two sacs on either side of your dog's anus. When they have a bowel movement, they are expressed...

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Positive Pooches

May 15, 2021
1 min

Why do you count to 5 while training?

We talk a lot about consistency in our training classes. One way we use consistency is by counting our repetitions while teaching a new...

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What do bank accounts have to do with dog training?

Positive Pooches

Jan 15, 2020
2 min

What do bank accounts have to do with dog training?

Each cue your dog knows has its own "Bank Account". Sit has an account, Down has an account, Come has an account, etc. Accounts with more...

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Positive Pooches

Jun 11, 2019
2 min

Seven Month Stupids

Your little puppy turned into an adolescent. What happened?

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Positive Pooches

Apr 10, 2019
2 min

The 4 F's of Play

Dogs play because they are practicing behaviors they need to survive in the wild. The definition of surviving is being able to live long...

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Positive Pooches

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

Too much of a good thing

Daycare for your dog has so many great benefits (see blog post about daycare benefits - coming soon). But, too much can have adverse...

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Positive Pooches

Feb 9, 2019
2 min

What are Puppy Warts?

Certain viruses can cause the growth of small round skin tumors commonly referred to as Puppy Warts. Even though dogs can get warts, they...

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Positive Pooches

Feb 9, 2019
2 min

What is Canine Cough?

Canine Cough (aka Kennel Cough) is highly contagious. Here is what to do if your dog catches it.

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Positive Pooches

Oct 14, 2018
2 min

Aging Out of Daycare

As puppies turn into adult dogs, they often hit a couple of milestones at about 1 year and 2 years of age. Larger dogs tend to age...

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Positive Pooches

Oct 14, 2018
1 min

The Beginning of Something Great

I have some articles just begging to come out of my head, but I did not have an outlet for them until now. Please follow along as I add...

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