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    Retraining an Adult Dog: Housebreaking

    Retraining an Adult Dog: Housebreaking

    Sometimes dogs simply need a refresher course after spending time on the streets or in a stressful kennel. Other times, skills must be re-taught entirely. Listed here are a few points to keep in mind to ensure retraining goes smoothly.   Rule Out a Medical Problem When an otherwise housebroken...

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    Adult Dog Retraining: Common Behavioral Problems

    Adult Dog Retraining: Common Behavioral Problems

    Whether you have owned your dog for its entire life or recently adopted a new pet, bad behaviors sometimes arise. Listed here are ways to overcome common problems. Begging Begging is a bad behavior that tends to develop over time, often because the dog’s behavior has been inadvertently reinforced. The...

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    Introduction to Retraining Adult Dogs

    Introduction to Retraining Adult Dogs

    The adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” further causes hesitation. In this series we will discuss retraining adult dogs, starting with frequently asked questions about the topic. Can An Adult Dog be Retrained? Contrary to popular belief, dogs of any age can be trained new skills. The...

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    Adult Dog Retraining: What Not to Do

    Adult Dog Retraining: What Not to Do

    Especially if you are retraining an adult dog that is not yet completely comfortable with your family, these tips in the final installment on adult dog retraining are important.   Yell When a dog does something that is frustrating, it can be tempting to yell at him or her as...