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Tips for Acing Dog Etiquette

written by   Jessica Brody If you are a dog owner, you are undoubtedly a dog lover as well. To be a good dog owner, however, you need to be aware of others’ opinions about dogs. While you may pass off your dog barking at night, jumping on visitors and digging holes in your backyard as just normal canine behavior, many people view these actions as nuisances, not usual doggy quirks. If you want your neighbors to share in your adoration of your pup, take some time to follow basic dog etiquette. All it requires is some training, attention to your dog and cleaning up after him. Here’s how to make your dog a well-behaved and welcome addition to your neighborhood. A well-exercised dog is a calm dog Before you embark on an obedience training program aimed at making your dog well-behaved, take a simple step to make him calm. Many dogs suffer from boredom and lack of exercise, which fuel bad behavior. Your dog doesn’t want to act like a jerk - he may just be itching to bur...