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How To Dog Proof a House

Close doors or section off areas where you think the dog might be destructive with a baby or dog gate. Sometimes, unfortunately, the only way to know the problem areas is from trial and error.

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Sit on the ground and call your dog while waving a big, fat steak bone or other enticing treat.

While he laps at the treat, start to scratch his back and ears.

Wrap one arm around the top of the dog and the other on the side his head while you keep scratching and petting.

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