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National Dog Bite Prevention Week brings awareness of problem to Bay Area

Two Bay Area cities have made a 2010 Top 20 list, but that's not something to be proud of. In honor of National Dog Bite Prevention week, the...
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Old dogs can often learn the best tricks

There is an insidious phrase passed around canine households all too frequently, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." That tired...
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French Bulldog group meets monthly in Marin for fun and games

"Birds of a feather flock together" and honestly, who doesn't like finding others with shared interests? Particularly when that...
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How do I house train my newly adopted adult dog?

Q: I recently adopted a 3-year-old Maltipoo named Mattie, a sweet stray who was found abandoned in San Francisco. She is not house trained so I...
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Tame your backyard wildlife

  • alameda urban wildlife
  • January 25, 2011
The Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue (www.YUWR.org) is on their way to help the citizens of Alameda and surrounding East Bay cities with their...
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Obedience commands only work when properly defined

Dogs come to us as a blank slate. Every time we introduce a new word we are effectively starting from scratch. The first time you tell your puppy...
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Feed your dog in toys to eliminate unwanted behavior

Historically, dogs spent all day questing for food. Like other animals, it was their primary motivation. Now they are fortunate enough to live with...
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The Backyard Dog: You can make a difference in a dog's life

The Backyard Dog:The Call to Action - Part 5 and series conclusion.We end this series on the Backyard Dog on how YOU—the obviously...
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The Backyard Dog-Part 4: Why home protection is no excuse

Let’s get right to the point.If you truly want canine home protection, bring your dogs inside. The Backyard Dog has an address, not a home....
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Backyard Dogs Part 3A: Outdoor risks, solving indoor problems

Creative solutions to inside-outside problems.Let’s follow through on the attitude many people have regarding keeping their dog outside. As...
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