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How to Find a Good Dog Trainer
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A. — DEL MAR DOG TRAINING With the overwhelming variety of dog training collars and methods advertised, it is often frustrating for pet parents to find the best trainer. Please remember this: The safest, as well as the most effective methods are based on force-free/pain free/fear free scientific principles. The consequences of…
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DOG/DOG AGGRESSION. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
By Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology, Del Mar Dog Trainer Dog/dog Aggression: There’s nothing pet parents like better than socializing with their dogs. They often want everyone to like their dog and they want their dog to like everyone… including other dogs. Pet parents may feel it’s a reflection on them personally if their dog is not friendly to…
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YOUR PUPPY’S HEALTH. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
SOCIALIZATION & VACCINATIONS GO TOGETHER Pet parents are now aware of the necessity of providing dog/dog socialization opportunities for their puppies. Nevertheless, when and how to do it is still misunderstood largely because many veterinarians, as well as breeders and pet-store owners, advise new pet parents to avoid socializing their new puppy with other dogs…
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WHEN AND HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PUPPY or NEW RESCUE. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
BY LINDA MICHAELS When and How to Train Your Puppy or New Rescue Q. What are some of the benefits of training my dog? A. Training makes home life more manageable and fun for you and your dog. Next to basic health care, it’s the most important thing you can do for your pup. Best…
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Jingle Dogs -Top 10 Gifts. Linda Michaels, M.A., — Del Mar Dog Training
BY LINDA MICHAELS, M.A., DEL MAR DOG TRAINER – SPECIAL TO THE U~T SAN DIEGO Top 10 “Thank You” Gifts for your Jingle Dog. Our precious pups bring such joy to our lives and deliver unconditional love all year long. Consider saying “Thank You” with gifts that keep on giving throughout the year. Some of…