Choosing a Collar for a Deaf or Blind Dog: ID, Fit and Gear
The best collar for a deaf or blind dog fits snugly and tells a stranger, in big clear letters, that your dog can't hear or can't...
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How to Leash Train an Adult Dog That Never Learned
An adult dog can learn to walk on a loose leash at any age. Start somewhere quiet, make pulling stop working, and build up to busy...
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Dog Dress or Bandana: Which One Suits Your Dog Best?
A bandana suits almost any dog and goes on in seconds. A dress makes a bigger statement but asks more of your dog. Here's how to...
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Best Leash for a Small Dog: Width, Length and Weight
A small dog needs a light, narrow leash, a fixed length and usually a harness to clip it to. Here is how to choose each part...
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How to Get Your Dog Used to a Harness (Without the Freeze)
Most dogs accept a harness within a week if you teach the head-through part first and keep the early sessions short. Here is the plan, plus...
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Dog Leash Etiquette on Shared Paths: Passing People and Bikes
Shared paths go smoothly when your dog stays close, on one side, and you step aside early. Here's how to pass walkers, bikes and other dogs...
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Matching Dog and Owner Outfits: How to Coordinate With Your Dog
You don't need identical outfits to match your dog. Pick one colour to share, size each piece for the body wearing it, and let the photos...
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Dog Sling Carrier: Who It Suits and How to Use It Safely
A sling carrier keeps a small dog close while your hands stay free. Here's which dogs it suits, how to get yours in and out, and...
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Why Does My Dog Chew the Leash? How to Stop It on Walks
Leash biting is usually boredom, excitement or a game of tug your dog thinks you're playing. Here's how to work out which, and how to swap...
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Hiking With Your Dog: Collar, Leash and ID Checklist
Heading out on the trail together? Here's what to check on the collar, leash and ID before you leave, what to pack, and what to look...
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How to Start Running With Your Dog: Leash, Fit and Pace
Thinking of taking your dog on your runs? Here's how to tell if they're ready, what to clip on, and how to build up distance without...
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Choosing a Dog Collar for Long or Curly Hair (Stop Matting)
Long and curly coats tangle where the collar sits. Here's how to measure, fit and care for a collar so the fur underneath stays brushable.
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