COMMON DOG MYTHS THAT SIMPLY AREN'T TRUE

Common Dog Myths That Simply Aren't True

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Dogs age seven years for every human year

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A warm or dry nose means a dog is sick

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Dogs eat grass only when they are sick

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Certain breeds are always aggressive

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DOGS NEED TO HAVE A LITTLE BEFORE BEING SPAYED

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Dogs age out of training

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