PupLife.com recently had the opportunity to talk with agility expert and dog trainer, Cheryl Carter, owner of Candy’s Canines in Antioch, Illinois. Since 1996, Cheryl Carter and her excellent staff of instructors have been teaching and competing in the exciting sport of Canine Agility.
PupLife.com: Hi Cheryl. Thank you for participating in PupLife.com’s Annual Dog Health […]

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Jane Masterson, CPDT, has been training and walking dogs for 6 years. Inspired by Chris Bach’s “The Third Way” method and also by Ian Dunbar’s work, she uses both of these methods in her classes and private lessons at Canis Sapiens Dog Training. Jane is an advocate for building stronger relationships with your dog through […]

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Our dogs, Daisy & Scout, work side by side with us all day long, so they are kept pretty busy. But not too long ago, our dog Daisy was home alone while we went to work. To keep Daisy from getting too bored (and to give her extra exercise) we hired a dog walker to […]

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Does your dog or puppy listen to you? Do you want to learn how to communicate effectively with your dog? If so, we’ve got some great news for you! We recently had the opportunity to talk with Beth Ostrowski-Parks, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, author, and owner of It’s PAWSible! Dog Training Center in Westhampton, Massachusetts.
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Book of the Month: On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals 2nd Edition by Turid Rugaas
Grade: B+
Norwegian dog trainer, Turid Rugaas, provides a fascinating and in-depth analysis of canine body language in her book, On Talking Terms With Dogs. By studying the ways in which dogs use body language to talk to each other we […]

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Question: I recently started dating a guy I like very much. We both have dogs. I have a six year old female German Shepherd, and my boyfriend has a Tibetan Terrier. The first few times we had the dogs together they got along fine. The next time they were together my dog pinned his dog […]

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Our pets are a part of the family. And what’s better than a family vacation? Here are a few tips for airline travel with your furry family members.
1. Information Is Key
Check with your airline to determine specific requirements for traveling with pets. Each airline differs so be sure to call ahead or check your airline’s […]

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We recently published a dog care article called Preparing For Baby - What Should Fido Expect When You’re Expecting. We received a lot of positive e-mails about the article, and we thank everyone for that. It seems like more and more people these days will have a dog first, and then bring home a baby […]

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Training your dog is one of the best things that you can do as a dog owner. You will bond with your dog, and best of all, they will learn what behaviors are acceptable, and what are not. Although a DVD training course cannot replace the experience of going to weekly classes with a […]

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Winter blahs setting in? Try teaching your pooch something new! Dogs love to learn and enjoy the chance to problem solve. Teaching your dog tricks is a wonderful way to enhance the bond with your dog as well as refining his skills and keeping his mind active.
Check out our latest Training Talk article all about […]

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PupLife.com recently interviewed dog trainer Paul Owens, author of the Dog Whisperer Book and host of the acclaimed Dog Whisperer Training DVD. In this exclusive interview, Paul preaches dog training with love, respect and care- something that we can get behind 100%. According to Paul, “Studies have shown a direct connection between how we interact […]

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Perhaps the most frequently asked question at PupLife.com is “Which no-pull harness should I choose, the SENSE-ible or the Easy Walk?”
Choosing between these two wonderful front-leash attachment dog harnesses can be difficult. Both are effective at reducing pulling behavior and making your walks easier. The SENSE-ible and Easy Walk Harness are based on the […]

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