Is Crate Training My Dog Cruel?

    Well, I am getting a pup in about a week and I hear crate training “works wonders” but I feel bad leaving the pup in a cage for hours while I’m at work. I would come home at lunch to take it out but I’d still feel bad. Any feedback?

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    Are Dog Fleas Or Ticks Common In Central California?

    Is there a problem with fleas or ticks in the central California region; places like Monterey, Carmel, Salinas, etc? Would a dog need some kind of preventative, like Advantage or Frontline? Not all parts of the USA have noticeable flea and tick problems, so please don’t assume that “fleas live everywhere”. Thank you.

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    Interesting Dog Training Facts?

    I am looking for a series of 20 interesting facts about dogs. I want facts that aren’t commonly known as well as facts that are interesting/amusing to read. Most of the facts should pertain in some way to dog training. Please write them in your own words–don’t copy and paste from websites or just provide […]

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    Need A Way To Get Rid Of Fleas?

    I do vacuum a few times a week now that it is warmer and prime breeding times for fleas and, I buy advantage for my cat, but for some reason, I am ALWAYS getting flea bites like no other. Is there another way to stop these fleas from coming into the house? It seems like […]

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    Assistance Or “seeing Eye” Dog Training In S.e. Massachusetts?

    I once heard of a program that “Trained” and socialized puppies in preparation for guide/assistance dog training. Puppies were placed in a home for up to a year where they would be socialized, taught basic obedience and house breaking etc by the host family… Does anyone have contact and information regarding such a program? I […]

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    Training My Dog To Walk On The Leash?

    He is a 1yr old lab. he was pulling terribly on leash. i got him a head collar. it works great. i don’t use the head collar, he still pulls but not a bad as before. What other training methods can i use so he wont pull? to be honest im not too concerned with […]

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