Resources from this episode:

Q1. How often SHOULD you bathe your dogs? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-you-wash-your-dog/

Q2. What is the best food source? (Raw or kibble or mix) https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/best-dog-food-choosing-whats-right-for-your-dog/

Q3. Should you be silencing your dogs bark (basically like that’s one of their only forms of verbal communication, is it wrong to shh them kind of a thing) if so, when? (Do you want your dog to bark when someone approaches door? Etc.) https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-stop-dog-barking/

Q4. How do you get your dog to respect boundaries a little better (ex: fencing around grass in yard, honey will find her way AROUND fencing, how do you stop that kind of a thing)? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-keep-out-boundary-training/

Q5. When should you start vitamins/supplements for dogs (preexisting health- ex: German shepherds + joint issues)? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs/, https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/vitamins-dogs-need-healthy-lifestyle/

Q6. Shock collars- useful in training or harmful? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202201/the-use-shock-collars-dogs

Q7. Correct way to introduce dogs to new people? https://figopetinsurance.com/blog/how-introduce-your-pet-other-people

Q9. Is a dog ever too old to train? https://www.petful.com/behaviors/is-it-ever-too-late-to-start-training-a-dog/

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