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Traits of a Belgian Malinois
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Traits of a Belgian Malinois

- by Hiram Allen

The Belgian Malinois is a popular breed of dog that’s known for its intelligence and loyalty. These dogs are often used as guard dogs, police dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and military dogs by their handlers. They’re also known for being very energetic, so if you’re looking for a couch potato or lap dog this probably isn’t the right fit!

They’re loyal

Belgian Malinois are loyal dogs. They’re very loyal to their owners, and they also tend to be friendly with other animals in the family. For example, if you have a cat or another dog that lives with you, it’s likely that your Belgian Malinois will get along well with them.

Malinois are not aggressive towards other dogs either; they don’t see other canines as rivals or enemies like some breeds do (such as German Shepherds).

They’re very intelligent

The Belgian Malinois is an intelligent dog, and they learn new things …

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Dog Training For The New Owner
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Dog Training For The New Owner

- by Hiram Allen

When you have a new dog, it’s easy to get carried away with excitement. You’re probably envisioning long walks through the park, fetch games in the yard, and so much more! To make sure that your dog is happy and healthy (and in no way resembles a wild animal), it’s important that you properly train them. Training will help ensure that your pet has good social skills, learns their boundaries and house rules early on, and establishes good habits right off the bat.

Housebreaking

Housebreaking your new dog is the first step to becoming an owner. It’s important that you take the time to train your dog and teach them what you expect from them.

To start housebreaking, begin by taking your dog outside every hour or so for a short walk. When he does his business, praise him and give him treats as a reward for being good! If …

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How To Prepare Your Dog For Boarding
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How To Prepare Your Dog For Boarding

- by Hiram Allen

Whether you have a medical emergency, are going on vacation, or end up working later than expected, most people end up having to board their dog at least once. This can be an overwhelming thought for both you and your dog, especially if it is not something you do regularly. Here are some tips to make boarding easier for everyone involved.

Training

It’s always a good idea to make sure that your dog has at least basic commands down before sending them off to stay anywhere else for an extended period of time. This way, the staff will have an easier time interacting with your dog.

Socializing

One huge thing you should work on before boarding your dog is socialization. If you are boarding your dog at a facility where there are many other dogs, this will help decrease the likelihood of conflict between your dog and others and ensure …

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4 Things to Look for in a Dog Day Care Center
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4 Things to Look for in a Dog Day Care Center

- by Hiram Allen

If you’ve owned a dog for any length of time, you know how important it is that it’s taken care of properly when you’re away. But taking good care of dogs is a high-energy task that isn’t easily handled by just anyone, so you have to be careful who you trust. Here are four things you want to look for in a good day care center for your sweet little pup. 

Cleanliness & Health Standards 

One of the most important things for any dog day care center is good standards for cleanliness and the health of its attendees. Pay attention to how clean the facilities are, and be sure to ask about what their vaccination requirements are so you can get a good sense of what the risks might be if you send your pup there. 

Lots of Play 

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Tips on how to Fix Dog Aggression
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Tips on how to Fix Dog Aggression

- by Hiram Allen

Redirecting an Aggressive Dog

Although a dog is called a man’s finest pal, aggressive dogs may be quite widespread. As an owner, it truly is very important to learn ways to relate to your dog in a way that decreases damaging dog behavior. The fantastic news is there are approaches to understand how you can fix dog aggression.

Regrettably, when a dog is aggressive it is generally due to the fact a human taught the dog to be that way. Often the dog owner doesn’t even realize that they’re causing their dog to become aggressive until the issue is out of management.

Dogs show aggression in many different techniques like growling, barking, mounting, staring, or inside the most intense instances by biting. Sadly the dog usually pays for his owner’s mistake. Since a dog’s natural social order is a pack; they naturally try to dominate to hold their place in …

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