Q: I hear all the time that dogs should be trained. What are the essential things they should know? A: This is a great question and could have a variety of different answers, depending on who you ask.

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Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

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