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Owning a Dog

Dog Walks and Decompression: Finding What Suits Your Dog

A good walk gives your dog more than exercise. There are smells to investigate, places to explore and time spent with you. The useful

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Owning a Dog

Moving from a House to a Unit with Your Dog: A Complete Guide

Downsizing from a house with a backyard to an apartment or unit can be a big adjustment—for you and your dog. Whether you’re relocating

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Breed Info

Cane Corso: Breed Profile

At-a-Glance **Size:**Males 64–70 cm, typically 45–55 kg in standard. Many Australian males are naturally heavier at 50–65 kg while still athleticFemales 60–66 cm, typically

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Breed Info

Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) – Breed Profile

Pronounced: show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee Overview The Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee), more commonly known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, is one of the oldest and most culturally significant dog

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Black dog carrying a stick across grass

Dog Training

Is Fetch Bad for Dogs? Why Blanket Advice Misses the Mark

At Jordan Dog Training, we’ve seen a lot of online chatter about fetch lately — some people are even saying you shouldn’t play it

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Dog beside a collection of communication buttons on a wooden floor

Owning a Dog

Teaching Your Dog to Use Communication Buttons

Practical, Positive Methods Backed by Behavioural Science Communication buttons offer a unique and engaging way for dogs to express their needs in a way

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Four golden puppies lying together on grass

Owning a Dog

Puppy Breath: Why It Happens and How Long It Lasts

There’s something unmistakably sweet (and oddly comforting) about puppy breath. It’s one of those fleeting parts of puppyhood that many dog lovers adore—and miss

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Golden dog running through a sunlit field

Owning a Dog

How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need?

Why Slow and Steady Builds a Stronger Dog When you bring home your adorable, bouncy 8-week-old puppy, it’s easy to be excited about walks,

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Woman giving a dog a high five during outdoor training

Dog Behaviour

Can Dogs Really Use Buttons to Talk? Exploring Practical Uses for Aussie Pet Parents

You’ve probably seen the viral videos—dogs pressing buttons to “say” things like “outside,” “walk,” or even “I love you.” While some of these videos

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Dog running across grass in a park

Dog Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies? (And Should You Be Worried?)

Most dog owners have seen it—the moment their calm pup suddenly erupts into a flurry of high-speed laps around the yard, wild spins on

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Labrador walking towards the camera against a white background

Dog Behaviour

Why Does My Dog Walk Towards Me Like a Crab?

A fun look at one of the cutest canine quirks You walk through the door after a long day at work, and there’s your

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Black and tan dog barking beside a wooden fence

Dog Behaviour

What Do Raised Hackles on a Dog Mean?

You’ve probably seen it before—your dog spots something unfamiliar, and the fur along their back stands on end. This phenomenon is commonly known as

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