Ash, Author at Simply For Dogs

11 New Things We Learned About Dogs This Year

September 2, 2018 /
Learned About Dogs /
By Ash

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As I’m typing this, it’s nearing the beginning of autumn in 2018. It’s been a wild few years for many reasons – health scares, politics, new technology, the list goes on and on. One thing that

7 Tips for Using the NFL Training Method with Your Dog

September 1, 2018 /
Dog NFL Training Method /
By Ash

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Have you heard of the “No Free Lunch” training method for dogs? The NFL method isn’t necessarily a new idea, but it’s a new way to think about a training method that has been very popular among

3 Things That Make a Dog a Service Animal

August 31, 2018 /
Service Dogs /
By Ash

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Despite going to the dog park nearly every single day this summer, and seeing just about every type of dog that exists in my county, there’s one kind of dog I’ve never seen there: a service dog. For

11 Dog Safety Tips for Hunting Season

August 30, 2018 /
Dog Safety /
By Ash

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As fall starts to rear its head, a lot of people in my area are gearing up for hunting season. The autumn brings out the deer and turkey hunters in droves in the Midwest, and that also means that a lot

Breed Spotlight: Berger Picard

August 29, 2018 /
Dog Breed /
By Ash

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When was the last time your dog made you laugh? I can tell you exactly when that was for me. This morning, Leroy decided to greet the hens by sticking his head right into the hen house – where he was

11 Great Ideas for Exercising Your Dog Without Walking

August 27, 2018 /
Dog Exercise /
By Ash

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I’ve stressed the importance of taking your dog on walks many times on this blog – in fact, this week I posted an article on how to make your walks even better. But what if you can’t walk your dog?

9 Emotions Dogs Really Feel – Backed By Science!

August 26, 2018 /
Emotions Dogs /
By Ash

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Have you ever wondered if your dog really loves you? Or if they really do think it’s funny to play keep-away with something you need? I know that I’ve often seen Janice and Leroy showing signs of empathy

9 Steps to Planning a Doggie Photo Shoot

August 25, 2018 /
Doggie Photo Shoot /
By Ash

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I have to admit that I’m not exactly someone who spends a lot of time on social media. Janice and Leroy, and this blog, keep me busy, and I’d rather spend my time planning a new house for the hens,

9 Tips for the Best Walk With Your Dog

August 24, 2018 /
Walk With Dog /
By Ash

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Do you and your dog take a regular walk together? Maybe you start your day with a jaunt around the blockor end your day with a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. This is a great routine for your

Is Your Dog Shedding Due to Stress?

August 22, 2018 /
Dog Shedding /
By Ash

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If you have a dog that goes through a big shedding process when the weather changes, you may be gearing up for that as I type. Many dogs have just one yearly shed in the spring – but I do know some breeds

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