dog training

Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Has a new canine buddy just joined your household? If so, that’s great! We love to see dogs going to loving forever homes. One thing that is very important for new doggy owners is making sure that Fido responds to basic obedience commands, such as Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Lay Down. Of these five…

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Walk Your Dog Week

Did you know that October 1-7 is Walk Your Dog Week? Fido probably doesn’t, but we’re guessing he’d be pretty enthusiastic about it if he did. Even if your canine pal has a yard to patrol, he’ll still benefit from regular walks. Getting out and about provides Fido with exercise and mental stimulation, both of…

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Sending Fido Back to School

It’s that time of year: summer is winding down, and the kids are going back to school. If your canine buddy doesn’t know basic obedience, Fido may not be finished his education yet, either. Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet discusses taking Fido back to school. Why Training Matters Training isn’t just about good…

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Has Your Dog Been Tearing Up the Yard?

Your Cairn terrier Chaz enjoys life to the fullest. During your four-year-old canine housemate’s brisk walks, he eagerly sniffs the trees and soaks up the attention from his human fans. At the dog park, your feisty pooch leads his small dog buddies in gleeful races around the grounds. However, these activities are just the warmup…

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