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		<title>How can I build my Lab&#8217;s VOCABULARY?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[So you think your dog is smart? I think he IS…CHECK THIS OUT!!! He can learn a LOT of WORDS!!! For instance, toddlers can write, memorize, draw, and solve problems. They even can count to a certain number. In retriever trials, which is interesting with the Labrador, the minimum number of items. A dog must be able to count to do well is &#8211;three. This is so he can remember how many ducks have fallen, in what order, and where they are. Isn’t that cool? Once we accept that we can compare our dog&#8217;s mind to that of a two [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Smart is Your Labrador?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How smart is your lab? If you base it on social media, you’d think they’re extremely intelligent. They seem to be the equivalent of four-footed humans in fur coats, at least sometimes. Research of late has done a lot of looking into the phenomenon behind the higher mental abilities in dogs. Pavlov only studied simple reflexes. Perhaps one breakthrough when it comes to the cognitive abilities of our dogs, came around in the 1990s. At that time, I was reading a lot of books about dogs and their abilities to process things themselves and also react socially to other environmental [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to prevent and stop &#8220;COUNTER-SURFING&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[*How to Stop Your Dog from Counter Surfing** Countersurfing is a common issue where dogs help themselves to food or items on countertops. Here&#8217;s how to curb this behavior: **Manage the Environment:** Keep counters clear of food and tempting items to eliminate opportunities for countersurfing. NEVER EVER, EVER FEED YOUR DOG FOOD FROM THE TABLE OR YOUR PLATE! (this implies to your dog that your food is his food&#8211;and will sneak to get it when you aren&#8217;t looking!) (It&#8217;s important that one dog does not teach another bad tricks too!) **Teach &#8220;Off&#8221; or &#8220;Leave It&#8221;:** (if your dog is already [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>DO NOT BUY A PUPPY OR DOG UNTIL YOU READ THIS!!! (Donna\&#8217;s full-length memoir/Labrador History)</title>
		<link>https://emlabradors.com/2024/07/do-not-buy-a-puppy-or-dog-until-you-read-this/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>SEPARATION ANXIETY IN CANINES&#8211;CAUSES AND TREATMENTS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;My dog has never enjoyed being left alone and has had a tendency to whine and make a fuss when I leave the house, but over the last year, her anxiety seems to have become unmanageable for her. I often come home to find that she&#8217;s destroyed some thing, chewed a cushion or shoes to pieces. I get an almost hysterical welcome when I come in. She doesn&#8217;t have to be left a lot, because I work at home, so my absences tend to be for two or three hours in the evening. Can I make things easier for her [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why does my Lab behave badly at the front door?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I had a friend who said that their dog has always been rather barky and excitable at the front door, but recently he&#8217;s been nearly unmanageable when someone calls. He&#8217;ll barge in front of them, bark and jump at visitors, and generally be a menace. Worse, although his excitement is mercifully, good tempered, the noise levels and his pushiness mean that some of our less animal friendly visitors are becoming frightened of him. Why does he do this? And how can they get him to behave like a civilized member of the household? BUT&#8211;they gave me this WONDERFUL training method [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HOW DO I GET MY LABRADOR TO STOP NUISANCE BARKING?</title>
		<link>https://emlabradors.com/2024/05/how-do-i-get-my-labrador-from-nuisance-barking/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 01:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How do I get my dog to stop barking annoyingly?  There are multiple reasons why a dog barks. Dog’s may bark because they’re curious, warning others of danger, prompting you to play and to discipline the young. These forms of barking are short-lived. They talk while playing. They talk to each other—not in English (oh how we wish!) but they do! I bet your Labrador even has his own “voice!” Right? Reasons why dogs may bark excessively:           Physical needs This can mean they’re; hot, cold, hungry, thirsty or lacking in exercise, or even attention. When a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HOW DO I GET MY LAB TO STOP CHEWING?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 21:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Try to teach him something new. Keep a basket of chew toys on every level and rotate them often. Hide new toys underneath the old toys and let him discover them. Make sure his chew toys are enticing and remember to switch them up often so they are new and interesting. I hope nobody sits around and watches their dog destroy potentially dangerous property knowing it can harm them. I’ve made suggestions to keep the dogs in their crates when away for hours in case your dog gets bored and destructive. It’s impossible to protect them all the time from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>8 Ways Kids Benefit from Having a Dog. Want a smarter, more empathetic, possibly healthier child at ALL ages?</title>
		<link>https://emlabradors.com/2024/03/8-ways-kids-benefit-from-having-a-dog-want-a-smarter-more-empathetic-possibly-healthier-child-at-all-ages/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Want a smarter, more empathetic, possibly healthier child at ALL ages? It may come as no surprise that having a family dog can benefit your child’s emotional intelligence, confidence, and empathy. And so much more. Here are seven ways kids who have a pet in the home have a leg up on those who don’t: They have higher self-esteem When given tasks to complete, such as helping with the care of a pet, kids show an improvement in self-esteem. The tasks should be age-appropriate, though, the authors say, such as allowing a 3-year-old who is too young to walk a dog put the water [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The 3 Best Dog GPS Trackers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Stanley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We independently researched  and evaluated all recommended products and services.  As you read you will find the right product for YOUR dog and YOUR use! There’s no worse feeling than when your dog goes missing — something celebrities like Paris Hilton have even experienced. If you worry about your furry friend wandering off, you can give yourself peace of mind by outfitting them with a GPS tracker. The best dog GPS trackers provide real-time location updates directly to your phone, allowing you to quickly find your pet and bring them home safely if they wander out of your yard or [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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