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Is It Really Okay to Raise a Dog Like a Child?
'Fur child' is our affectionate term for pets, treating them like hairy children. As living standards rise, more people keep dogs; some over-indulgent owners feed premium food and even sleep with the dog. But is such over-indulgent, child-like raising truly good?
What If Your Dog Won’t Cooperate at the Vet
The hospital is novel and fun for a first-time dog, but being touched, pinched, mouth-pried and temperature-taken by strangers in white makes the dog uneasy and emotionally unstable.
How to make a dog feel good about staying in a crate
Put the crate in the dog's activity area with favorite items (toys, bed, chews); reward entry with praise and treats; set a fixed crate schedule; keep the crate clean, ventilated, and bedding/bowls fresh.
Dog Ignoring Your Commands? 90% of the Problem Is Training
When a dog 'plays deaf,' it usually hears you fine — selective obedience is canine intelligence weighing costs and benefits. Causes include too-hard commands, poor focus, a bad experience tied to the cue, or no reward. Fix it by rewarding compliance instantly, training in low-distraction settings, keeping cues consistent, and being the more interesting option.
How to Train a Siberian Husky
The Husky, or Siberian Husky, is an ancient breed from northeast Siberia and southern Greenland. Its name comes from its unique hoarse bark.