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The Internet’s Divided: Should You Wear Headphones When Walking Your Dog?
How to make sure you’re not missing any cues and that you both stay safe
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How to Make Your Dog’s Car-Crate Anxiety a Thing of the Past
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car
![A blonde woman wearing a longsleeved green jumper and sneakers sitting in the open trunk of a SUV car with her arm around her Golden Retriever dog sitting next to her]()
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Come When Called?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a stubborn pup to listen up
![Brown dog with merle coat running towards the camera on a forest path with a woman standing in the fall distance calling out to him]()
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“How Can I Calm My Super-Jumpy Dog?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann ’s pro tips for getting a hyped-up dog to chill out
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Squirrel Obsession?“
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for walking a pup that wants to chase everything that moves
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Does Your Dog Think Every Day is Hump Day?
Advice on how to deal with your dog’s humping habit
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How Do I Get My Shy Dog To Socialise?
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a shy pup to go from wallflower to social butterfly
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“Why Won’t My Dog Walk Outside?”
Dog behaviourist Karen B London’s top tips to help get your parked pet moving
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“How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Biting My Ankles?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with an attention-seeking puppy
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“Why Is My Dog Obsessed With Chasing Shadows?”
A fascination with lights and shadows is common in high-energy dogs – but it can develop into obsessive-compulsive disorder if it gets out of hand
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How to Stop Your Dog From Barking
The top five reasons dogs bark – and how to help them to relax
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“How Can I Train My Adult Rescue Dog to Stop Scent Marking All Over the House?”
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet
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‘How Can I Stop My Dog From Being Overly Protective of Me?’
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with a protective dog that’s taken their duties too far
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How Do I Stop My Dog From Crying In the Car?
Is there anything more annoying than a dog who won’t stop whining? Here’s what to do about it
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