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Best Dog Crate for Crate Training

July 26, 2026December 12, 2021 by Rusty

The best dog crate for crate training is dependent on the breed of dog and this is not just about size. Some breeds are exceptional escape artists. That means that you have to make the kennel secure. Then you also need to present the crate to your pup in such a way that he will … Read more

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Heavy Duty Dog Crate Kennel

July 26, 2026December 8, 2021 by Rusty

We’ve researched some heavy duty dog crates or kennels for you to examine. We looked at many that were just too flimsy and we realize that dogs are smart and strong. They can chew through lots of things that you just can’t imagine, and they will learn to open doors that you think are impregnable … Read more

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Review of Training Collars

July 26, 2026June 27, 2020 by Rusty

Tone Collars, Vibrating Dog Collars, and Shock Collars Review I’m keeping this review of training collars rather short and to the point. Many reviews have a number of choices but I’ve held this to only one because this training collar does the job well at a good price. Most shock collars come with tone and … Read more

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How to Find the Best Dog Training Collar

July 27, 2026February 26, 2019 by Rusty

How to Find the Best Dog Training Collar You can use dog-training collars to train your dogs quickly and easily, and teach them how to behave under just about every situation. One of the key factors that contribute towards a well-trained dog is how you conduct her training process. Your dog will be able to … Read more

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A Review of Dog Collars

July 27, 2026October 16, 2016 by Rusty

Golden Retriever Nola wrestling a Doodle

Review of Dog Collars In this review I’m going to look at the types of dog collars rather than individual brands here. There are a number of brands that I have had a good experience with, and I have seen my friends work with many others. I have, over the years, accumulated a lot of … Read more

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Nola at the Dog Park

October 25, 2021May 3, 2016 by Rusty

dog park in Riverbend park Hancock Co., Ohio

Nola’s experience at Riverbend dog park. Enjoying the dog park, Nola is going on 15 months old. She’s still a puppy with a huge amount of energy. Her she is playing with her pals at the dog park at Riverbend Park in Hancock County, Ohio. I try to give her opportunities to burn that energy off as … Read more

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Do Dogs Know Their Name

July 27, 2026March 12, 2016 by Rusty

Do Dogs Know Their Name? The question is “Do dogs know their name”? The answer is… yes, if you teach them. One of the first things you should do with a new puppy is to be sure they know their own name. Since this is necessary AND easy to do, this is a great place … Read more

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Bully Sticks For Dogs

July 27, 2026February 1, 2016 by Rusty

What are bully sticks you ask? I first heard of bully sticks when I read Cesar Milan’s Book “How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond“. A very helpful training guide that really can’t be beat, especially for the cost. Bully sticks are named due to their origin. instead of being made of … Read more

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Golden Retriever Dog Training

July 27, 2026June 7, 2015 by Rusty

Training a dog such as a Golden Retriever may be easier than you think. Of course, training a brand new puppy is lots of fun, and lots of work. I have trained a few dogs from puppy hood, and I have found methods that work and methods that don’t over the years. I especially like … Read more

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Our Golden Retriever Puppy is Growing Fast

July 27, 2026March 28, 2015 by Rusty

Nola, Our Golden Retriever Puppy, is growing fast, just like a normal Golden Retriever puppy. In other words like a weed. I’m a bit behind in posting as this picture is already a few days old. I know that you can’t really get an idea of her size in this picture, but she’s adding a … Read more