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A great human called Ian Dunbar said that punishing a growl is like removing the tick from a time bomb.

Growls are our way to communicate. Humans don’t get punished for saying “stop that” when someone upsets them.

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Catch us even in the little successes--pricking our ears towards you, staying still for that one second, or sitting when I usually jump.

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We don't show pain like humans do. We don't cry a lot or even stop doing the things we love. Understanding our pain is one step to helping us feel better. If your dog: 

 -Pants more often than usual 

-Seems slow or stiff 

-Has trouble with stairs or getting up on the couch 

-Chews slower than usual or refuses to eat hard foods

-Acts "grumpy" or becomes suddenly less tolerant

-Hunches his back 

We're likely in pain! Please take us to the veterinarian and give us a helping paw. Even if we wag our tails or just act "stiff," we could still be hurting. Remember that this month is Pet Dental Health Month - have you ever had a toothache? Do you know how it feels? Remember that when considering our dental needs. 

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The source of (almost) all angry on-leash shenanigans. When you get nervous that your dog will react badly, watch your shoulders. Are they tense? Relax as much as you can. Take a deep breath, redirect, and turn around. #dogtraining #reactivedogs

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Pride must suffer pain, Mom.