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Choosing a Puppy

How to find a pup with the right temperament for you

Posted: June 11, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: Situation Specific

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What Dangers Lurk At A Dog Park?

Ah, it's summertime, a chance for dog owners to enjoy the great outdoors with their dogs. Although I have always enjoyed going to dog parks with my dogs, I've recently read some cautionary tales I thought I would share with you.

Posted: June 9, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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Are You a Step Mom to a Dog?

Being a step mom to children can be challenging. Blending families is never easy, especially when you have lived as two separate families for so many years. There's always jealousy, fighting and the occasional screeching "you're not my Mother!".

Posted: May 31, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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Technology and Your Dog

There is no doubt that we humans are into technology ... if we forget our cell phones, we feel naked. And where would we be without our computers, iPads and laptops? In fact, I read an interesting statistic the other day ... there are more than 7 billion people on the planet today -- 5.1 billion of them own a cell phone, but only 4.2 billion own a toothbrush. Crazy!

Posted: May 22, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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Want To Know Your Dog

Many times dog owners rescue dogs from animal shelters or rescue organizations, and they have no idea what breed the dog is...

Posted: May 14, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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Does Your Dog Have Allergies?

Achoo! This is a sound heard around our household as Spring and Summer sets in and everything begins to bloom. Think about how miserable you are - your eyes running, your nose dripping and a general feeling of sluggishness. Just like their dog owners, dogs can have allergies too!

Posted: April 30, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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Playing Fetch With Your Dog? Be Careful!

Ah the joys of Spring and Summer, when you can be outside with your dog enjoying the fresh air! You're hiking along a trail and your dog picks up a stick. Your instinct is to throw it. Although many dog owners like to play fetch with their dog, there are some perils you need to be aware of.

Posted: April 27, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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Working Out With Your Dog

Fortunately, dogs don't have to worry about getting into a bathing suit or the flab around their arm muscles or "muffin tops." However, it is good for both you and your dog to stay in shape and at a healthy weight. A recent survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found that 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats were considered overweight or obese by their veterinarian. Estimates on adults are not much better: 66 percent of people are overweight in America.

Posted: April 17, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: Having Fun

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Black Dog Syndrome

At Bark Busters Home Dog Training, we have trained hundreds of thousands of dogs from around the block and around the world! We have taught dogs that are black, white and red - and every color in between! As our motto says... any breed, any age, any size.

Posted: April 3, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: Situation Specific

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Cosmetic Surgery For Dogs

Just when I thought I had heard of everything as a Bark Busters Home Dog Trainer, I just read an article in The Baltimore Insider about cosmetic surgery for dogs. Before you totally discredit the idea as I did, some of the dog surgeries have a medical benefit.

Posted: March 16, 2013; Less than a minute to read
Tagged: General Care & Safety

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