Courteous Canine

Does your dog constantly bark when he or she wants something outside of having to go potty? Do you give him or her what they want to shut them up? If you do please rethink what you are teaching them. You are essentially rewarding them for a non desirable behavior which encourages them to repeat this over and over! Ignore your pup! Turn your back or leave the room. When they are no longer exhibiting this behavior you may engage with your pup. After repeating this everyday for a few weeks they learn that they get what they want when they are NOT barking!
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How to Reduce Excessive Shedding in Dogs Nearly all dogs occasionally shed their coat. Prolific shedders, such as German Shepherds, shed year-round, but even shed-resistant dogs such as poodles will shed occasionally. Weather and seasons play a big role when it comes to how much...

Excellent read! There is not such a thing as the "perfect" dog. Like children they have their own personalities and idiosyncrasies.
Although I do not agree with the statement "the dog may just not like to play in groups" 100%
This could be true for some dogs however there are situations where a dog may only be comfortable with a certain group and the dynamic in that group. If you add a new dog and it throws the balance of the group off that dog may no longer want play. It's important as an owner to know your dogs body language and signs of distress.

My Dog Got Kicked Out Of Daycare Today I received an email the other day that started with, “My dog got kicked out of daycare today.” It was from a dog owner I knew. She loves her dog and was looking for outlets for his energy. She is a fantastic owner — the kind every dog trainer wants to meet. She was bonded […]