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Place a hand under your puppy's chest., Support the back end., Lift the pup up., Place the puppy down the same way...
Use verbal restraint first., Use a collar to restrain your dog., Use a harness to restrain your dog.
Identify the physical signs of abuse on a dog., Identify the mental/emotional signs of abuse on a dog., Identify the...
Be calm around your dog., Be observant of body language., Establish a safe space for your dog., Respect your dog’s...
Don't be afraid., Slowly take small steps up to the dog., Put your hand out about 4 inches (8 centimeters) away from...
Observe your dog., Know your dog’s response to eye contact., Learn to interpret your dog's posture., Identify playful...
Be consistent., Introduce new things slowly., Avoid getting angry with your dog., Focus on small tasks., Show your dog...
Understand dog behavior., Recognize body language., Don't look him in the eyes., Look for teeth and/or growling...
Assess the situation., Call local animal control authorities., Find a treat or something to attract the dog., Turn...
Ask the owner for permission to pet the dog., Be cautious if dog has no owner., Back off if the dog shows signs of...
Respect your dog’s space., Stick to consistent rules and routines., Calm your dog without coddling them., Make your dog...
Name your dog., Work on the basics., Eliminate distractions., Begin with a simple command., Work on more advanced...
Get the owner’s permission to approach., Explore the immediate cause of unfriendliness., Approach in an arc., Keep your...
Play with your dog., Train your dog., Teach your dog tricks., Pet your dog., Spend time alone with your dog.
Understand the variety of things that a dog might be trying to communicate., Distinguish between barks, growls, and...
Go slowly., Give it a chance to smell you., Show affection., Go several times., Bring your family along., Leave an...
Go hiking., Go on a picnic., Give your dog your attention when you go on walks., Play “hide and sniff.” If you have...
Understand friendly body language., Look for signs of anxiety., Ease their anxiety., Watch out for defensive postures...
Research different breeds., Contact local animal shelters., Seek out a breed-specific rescue organization., Use an...
If you own a purebred, consider conformation., Trial obedience may be right for your intelligent dog., If you're...
Determine how trainable the dog is., Consider the dog's fur versus your climate., Think about the size and weight of...
Feed your dogs adequately.Your dogs should eat a mix of high-quality dry and wet (canned) food with high levels of fat...
Evaluate your dog’s capability., Build contact obstacles., Plan a tire jump., Plan your weave poles., Lay out tunnels...
Weigh your dog., Measure your dog’s chest and neck sizes., Measure your dog’s length.
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