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We’ve all been embarrassed at times with our dog’s actions and sniffing butts is high on that list. Of course this behavior is perfectly normal to our dogs and an acceptable greeting to them. Butts and yes, crotches too, give a dog lots of information about the “smellee.” These areas have highly concentrated odors. A […]
Agility
Agility competitions began at Crufts in the late 1970s. They began as an entertainment act in the intermission and were based on horse shows. Agility competitions test a dog’s fitness and the handler’s ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain obstacles. The handler must direct the dog verbally or with signals, […]
Keeping Pets in an Apartment
Not all apartments accept pets, and some only accept cats and dogs. If you live in an apartment and are considering adopting a pet, the first step is to investigate your landlord’s policy regarding animals. Once you have gotten that out of the way, the next step is to decide what kind of pet to […]