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It's the canine crash course that could literally save his life — creating a lifelong buddy out of him instead of an obnoxious pest at risk for relinquishment and euthanasia. But there's a valid reason some people postpone it, and then never get around to it.

It's one of those unsavory topics that dog owners avoid talking about. In fact, if your dog has done it (and probably has at least once), you've probably just dealt with it and went on with life. But the next time it happens, you should pay closer attention and here's why.