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Halloween Dog Safety: How to Keep Your Dog Calm, Safe and Out of the Candy Bowl
Halloween dog safety comes down to four things: keep candy (especially chocolate, xylitol and raisins) out of reach, give your dog a quiet room away

Coyote Safety for Dogs in Orange County: What Every Owner Should Know Before the Next Walk
Coyote safety for dogs comes down to supervision and leash control. Keep your dog on a six foot leash, never leave small dogs outside alone,

Wildfire Evacuation Plan for Dogs: How Orange County Owners Can Get Ready Before the Santa Anas Blow
A wildfire evacuation plan for dogs includes a packed go bag, current ID and microchip details, a dog that loads calmly into a crate or

Rattlesnake Safety for Dogs in Orange County: Spot the Risk, Prevent a Bite and Act Fast
Rattlesnake safety for dogs starts with prevention: keep your dog on a short leash, stay on open trails, avoid brush and rock piles, and walk

Wildfire Smoke and Dogs: An Orange County Owner’s Guide to Santa Ana Season
Wildfire smoke affects dogs much like it affects people, irritating their eyes, throat and lungs. As a practical rule, keep walks normal when the AQI

How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash: A Trainer’s Guide to Calmer Walks
To stop a dog from pulling on the leash, stop moving the moment the leash goes tight and reward your dog when it returns to

Why Does My Dog Pull on the Leash? A Trainer’s Guide to Loose Leash Walking
Dogs pull on the leash because pulling works. It moves them toward the smells, dogs, and places they want, so the behavior gets rewarded on

Puppy Training Timeline: What to Expect by Age
Puppy training generally follows a timeline: basic house manners and socialization start at 8 weeks, name and sit commands begin around 8 to 10 weeks,

What Is Positive Reinforcement Dog Training and Does It Actually Work?
Positive reinforcement dog training (often called R+ training) is a method that rewards desired behaviors with treats, praise, play, or attention immediately after they happen,
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