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Jennifer Barker - 20 Sep 2011
Teach your dog to sit: introducing distance
Leaving your dog sitting while you walk away is a valuable skill. This is not an exercise for tiny puppies,…
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Jennifer Barker
- 19 Sep 2011
How to socialize your puppy
The purpose of socialization is to raise a puppy that is not fearful. Fearful dogs are unhappy and more likely…
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Jennifer Barker
- 16 Sep 2011
Four steps to becoming a dog trainer
Occasionally, I receive letters and emails from people who want advice on becoming a dog trainer. Currently, there is no…
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Jennifer Barker
- 15 Sep 2011
How to make dog training easy for you and your dog
Dog trainers will always tell you that when you begin teaching your dog new skills, you should ensure that nothing…
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Jennifer Barker
- 08 Sep 2011
Teach your dog to sit: building the “stay”
This article is about starting to build up the length of the sit. It is part of a series called…
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Jennifer Barker
- 08 Sep 2011
Ancestry DNA tests for dogs
Curious to know about your dog’s ancestry. Well, you need to guess no longer! A DNA test is now commercially…
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Jennifer Barker
- 07 Sep 2011
Ten things you can do with a dog!
Is your dog a bit bored? Are you a bit bored? Did you know there are actually a lot of…
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Jennifer Barker
- 31 Aug 2011
How to train a dog to sit and stay there
You can train a dog to sit. It isn’t tough. He's all over the place when someone gives him a…
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Jennifer Barker
- 28 Aug 2011
Puppy Paperwork: certificates, contracts and endorsements
When you buy a pedigree puppy, there is some paperwork you should be aware of and check carefully before taking…
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Jennifer Barker
- 26 Aug 2011
Genetic testing for dogs: All about “carriers”
So you have picked out a puppy, and horror of horrors, your breeder responsibly tells you that this puppy could…
Hi friends! I'm Jennifer, and I'm thrilled to see you here. My goal is to help fellow dog lovers nurture the health and joy of their furry companions.
