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Traveling & Activities with Dogs
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Traveling with Dogs
Tips for Car Travel with Dogs
Dogs are part of the family. We take them everywhere, including the workplace. Leaving them behind,...
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Hiking and Dogs
How to Hike Safely with Your Dog
Any seasoned hiker who routinely hits the trail with a canine companion knows having their beloved...
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Traveling with Dogs
What to Pack When Road-Tripping with Dogs
One of my favorite leisure activities is road-tripping with my dogs. As a pet-care professional, my...
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Traveling with Dogs
How to Treat Dog Travel Anxiety
Travel anxiety in dogs is the fear of car travel stemming from not knowing or understanding what’s...
Training Tips & How Tos
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Training Tips & How Tos
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
Most dogs jump when they become very excited, and it’s a normal response when a dog meets a new...
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Training Tips & How Tos
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come
“Come” is probably the single most important command you’ll ever teach your dog. A well-learned...
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Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids & Families
The bond between a kid and their dog is special and something to celebrate. Along with careful...
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Training Tips & How Tos
How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Train a Dog
Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the...
Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
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EPISODE 1: Communication—Bridging the Human & Canine Communication Gap
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EPISODE 2: Vocabulary & Basics for Starting Training
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EPISODE 3: Classical Conditioning—Building Positive Associations
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EPISODE 4: Operant Conditioning—Consequence-Based Training
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EPISODE 5: Teach Your Dog “Sit”
EPISODE 1: Communication—Bridging the Human & Canine Communication Gap
EPISODE 2: Vocabulary & Basics for Starting Training
EPISODE 3: Classical Conditioning—Building Positive Associations
EPISODE 4: Operant Conditioning—Consequence-Based Training
EPISODE 5: Teach Your Dog “Sit”
Wellness & Nutrition
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Wellness & Nutrition
Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog
Dogs are living longer than ever before thanks to improved nutrition and veterinary care. But dogs...
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Wellness & Nutrition
How to Find the Right Dog Food
Consult our dog food guidelines for an overview of which ingredients you should expect to find in...
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Gear & Product Care
How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog
For your dog, goofing off is serious business. Toys help stave off boredom, provide comfort, can be...
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Wellness & Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than...
Gear & Product Care
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Gear & Product Care
How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed
At Orvis, we understand that your best friend needs a clean, comfortable place to rest in between...
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Gear & Product Care
Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones
Whether training a puppy, separating dogs, or just carving out space for pups and people, an indoor...
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Gear & Product Care
Nylon Vs. Leather Dog Collars
Is a nylon dog collar better than a leather one? There’s more to this decision than you might...
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Gear & Product Tips
When Is a Dog Harness a Better Choice Than a Collar
A must-have for dog owners, collars serve lots of purposes—a handy point of attachment for a leash,...
Meet the Experts
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Dog Expert
Melinda Benbow
Melinda Benbow is the owner and operator of Urban Uplander Pet Care LLC in Indianapolis Indiana. Her professional knowledge of pet care and dog...
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Dog Expert
Ethan and Kat Pippitt
Ethan and Kat Pippitt own Standing Stone Kennels and have been training bird dogs and breeding GSPs for over a decade...
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Dog Expert
Madeline Fellin
Dr. Madeline Fellin is a small animal veterinarian in Butte, Montana, a stone’s throw from the many storied rivers of Southwest Montana and a short...
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