House Training Your Dog or Puppy

House training your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and How-To-Potty-Train-a-Puppyabove all, consistency. The key to training your dog to eliminate outside (where you want him to) is to prevent accidents, and to reward success.
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Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby

DTbCGMiWith baby #3 on the way, I needed to brush up on how to prepare our dog, Colt, for his arrival. I found a fantastic article on the ASPCA website that covers everything on how to plan and prepare to ensure all goes smoothly. It definitely takes some time but these helpful tips are a perfect guide to teaching your pup the skills they need to interact safely with your new family member and help your dog adjust to the many new changes ahead. 
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