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How To Avoid The Top Training Mistakes: Part 2
Part 2 – How to Reward Good Behavior
Four ways to reward your dog in addition to food rewards. 
Food treats are an easy and effective reward for a dog when training, but can used in conjunction with many other types of rewards/motivators. There may be times when you cannot use food, and there may be times when the best reinforcement is something other than a hot dog! Here are four great other ways to reward your dog!
To Shave or Not Shave, That Is the Question!
Certain breeds of dogs actually have hair like humans. Dogs that have human-like hair would be breeds like Poodles, “Doodles”, Shih Tzu, and Lasa Apso. These breeds will need a haircut on a regular basis. If you own one of the dog breeds with double coats such as Golden Retrievers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Huskies, Australian Shepherds, etc. shaving them may not be the best solution.
Hiking with your Dog?
Make Fido’s next trip doggie heaven with this information on finding pooch-friendly trails, loading a dog pack, and treating injuries. Your dog loves hiking as much as you do. Probably more, actually! Help them have the best hike by following these tips.