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The majority of foods of animal origin, cereal products, root vegetables and fats are easy for them to break down.

should be around 15-20% by weight of the dog’s food (after taking away any water present) or about one-fifth of the calories.

Dog biscuits, pasta and rice are three useful energy foods for dogs, and rice is a useful food item for canines allergic to wheat.

When trying to understand your dog’s behavior, don’t confuse his motivations with those of a human. Sure, he may seem almost human at times, particularly if he’s especially intelligent. But even if he understands things in the way a human would, his motivations are different, as are his responses to situations and challenges

As always, your praise of your puppy will have much more impact if you get down onto eye level with him. Eye-level praise, attention and affection go a long way toward reinforcing the lesson.

come when called” command. It is the basis for most advanced training.

As with house training, crate training works so well because it is based on your dog’s instinctual desire to keep his living area clean

For your relationship with your dog to be a healthy and enjoyable one, your dog needs to be able to handle being separated from you for extended periods of time

Try to schedule it so that it ends at least thirty minutes before you leave, so the dog will have a chance to settle down and be more likely to lay down for a nap, as soon as you leave

Try leaving for short periods of time, and then returning, several times a day; that gets him used to the idea that, if he’s uncomfortable with you leaving, it won’t be for long, and you’re certainly not leaving him forever