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Dog Training Behavior: How to fix bad habits?

If you have a dog who has developed some bad habits in Kittery, it's important to learn everything you can about how to train these behaviors out of your dog.

Main Street Small Animal Hospital

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11 months ago

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FAQs

Find answers to common questions here.

We recommend annual and semi-annual wellness exams for most pets. Proactive exams every 6 months are recommended, especially for older pets, to monitor their health, catch potential issues early, and reassess chronic health conditions.