Respecting On-Leash Dogs: It’s our community responsibility.

Respecting On-Leash Dogs: It’s our community responsibility.

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Here in the Hole we have the privilege of being allowed to have dogs off-leash on our favorite trails. Along with this privilege comes the responsibility to make sure our dogs will come when called, pull over for horses or vehicles, stay when we need them to, and not harass wildlife. The other onus we have as dog owners is to respect the other people and dogs enjoying the same trails.

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Front Desk Staff Job Description

Front Desk Staff/Customer Service Rep. Job Description

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10 “People” Foods for Dogs

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These 10 dog-approved “people foods” your dog can eat provide variety and a nutritional boost!

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Preventing Mattes in Your Dog’s Coat

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Preventing Mattes in Your Dog’s Coat

 

Mats are most common in dogs with thick or curly coats, but can happen to any dog with longer hair if it isn’t groomed or properly brushed on a regular basis. Believe it or not, hair matting isn’t just about your dog’s cosmetics. Depending on its location, matted hair can be very painful and even dangerous for your dog.

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Dog Handler Job Description

DogJax Employee Guidelines:

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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. clickerdog

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!

 

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