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Volume 21 • Issue 2 • FEBRUARY 2026
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Over a decade of doing nothing but behavior and fulfillment work! Play driven learning with a focus on clarity and consistency makes for strong dogs and even stronger relationships.
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Remember Your Dog on Valentine’s Day! By Susan Spisak
to our every word, they don’t care what we wear, and they understand our feelings. Whether it’s a small ur dogs give us so much joy gesture or over the top, do what and friendship year-round, so why feels right to let them know they’re not remember them on Valentine’s loved, and it’ll strengthen your Day? Let’s face it, they’re waiting for bond. us after long workdays, they hang on One of the simplest ways is to give them the gift of time. Get out and play fetch in the yard. Hop in
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INSIDE 6 2 Hot Dog News
Time to Train
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Pawsitively Pampered
the car for a leisurely ride. Stop at a pet store and pick out an interactive toy. Watch an upbeat dog-themed movie together and cuddle away on the couch. Think outside the box and give your chum a new outing or adventure. Wander through dogfriendly spots such as cafés, retail
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