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Jul 26 2016

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Training puppy to walk with leash takes patience

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Q. I have a puppy who will not walk on a leash. Each time I try to walk her, she just lays down and won’t move. Any suggestions? Dawn Read More

Jun 28 2016

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Keeping your dog safe during summer months

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Summer is here, and that means longer days, warmer temperatures and – hopefully – more time available to spend with your dog. It also means looking at your pet’s daily routine with fresh eyes, and ensuring that the “dog days of summer” are both safe and enjoyable. Read More

May 31 2016

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Stopping excited pet from peeing means changing behavior pattern

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Q. Ginger is a 4-year-old, overly excited and nervous terrier mix. When I come home, or someone comes to my house, she will pee. It seems she will deliberately pee as a way to greet me. I have tried avoiding eye contact, but she still pees. I am at my wits’ end and completely overwhelmed and stressed out by Ginger’s peeing. Can you help? Is this problem fixable? Tillie Read More

Apr 26 2016

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Management is solution to help dogs get along

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Ken and Susan contacted me recently concerning the escalating tensions among their three terriers living in the house. All lovely and outstanding personalities and manners individually, but their younger female has begun to challenge – and fight – with the older male and female. Read More

Mar 29 2016

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Taking proper care of a new family pet

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Did the Easter Bunny hop on over and deliver more than just chocolate to your house this year? Did he leave a little furry critter behind? Spring is baby animal season, and while it can be difficult to resist adding a small pet to your Easter basket, once the initial surprise and attention wanes, there is still the responsibility of proper care of the new family pet. Read More

Feb 23 2016

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Methods can help take the fear of vet visits for pets

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Many animal lovers across the nation know exactly who Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, is. An author of more than 20 pet-related books, the resident veterinary contributor on “Good Morning America” for 17 years, the chief veterinary correspondent on Animal Radio and, well, I could go on and on. Becker has spent his life caring for pets and their people. Read More

Jan 26 2016

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Chewing is natural as puppies learn, grow

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

We’re beginning to see lots of new puppies, no doubt the result of Santa granting the wishes of many children at Christmas. Along with all the fun that raising a puppy can bring, it is also a lot of work, and dealing with a puppy’s super-sharp baby teeth can be a struggle if you’re not armed with information on how to deal with them effectively. Read More

Dec 29 2015

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Sports help dog, owner develop strong bonds

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

One of the smartest things I ever did was to get into dog sports. I’m naturally a competitive person, so that was a draw, but mostly it was about developing a strong bond with my dog through lots of training and practice, and being around people who were just as crazy about dogs as I was. When I started decades ago (I won’t reveal how many!), dog sports were open only to registered pure-bred dogs; now most are open to mixed breeds as well. Read More

May 26 2015

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Those of us in the dog-owning community have a responsibility

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Last month’s column prompted numerous comments and questions from readers, mostly about dog etiquette in public. Aside from common sense, being your dog’s advocate and keeping her out of danger, here are a few of my favorite practices: Read More

Apr 28 2015

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Taking responsibility for your dog’s actions

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By Lisa Moore – columns@modbee.com

Recently, I took a trip with my son. As we stepped into the check-in line at the airport, a child bolted away from his parents and accosted my son, who was calmly standing by my side, yelling and screaming at him, creating a huge scene. The parent’s response? “Just ignore her, she’s harmless.” Read More

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Training puppy to walk with leash takes patience

Keeping your dog safe during summer months

Stopping excited pet from peeing means changing behavior pattern

Management is solution to help dogs get along

Taking proper care of a new family pet

Methods can help take the fear of vet visits for pets

Chewing is natural as puppies learn, grow

Sports help dog, owner develop strong bonds

Those of us in the dog-owning community have a responsibility

Taking responsibility for your dog’s actions

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