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Kathryn Williams

Struggling with being a dog owner? Trainer shares five things to remember when life feels hard

Woman sitting on floor of living room with dog beside her.

There are so many wonderful parts about being a dog owner — but it's not always easy. While it's lovely getting to curl up on the couch with your pup and have a cuddle or get out in nature together, there are also a lot of challenges that we don't often talk about.

Perhaps your dog pulls on the leash when you're out for a walk or won't come back to you when you call them. Or maybe they growl when you try to take one of the best dog toys off them. It could be that they bark whenever the doorbell goes or counter-surf the minute your back is turned.

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