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Latasha Doyle is a writer, wife, and a fur mom living outside of Denver, CO. She has always been an animal lover and adopted her dogs, Clyde and Webster, in 2008. Latasha and her husband also have four cats for a complete and friendly family.

12 Etiquette Rules for Dog Parks

Dog parks are the perfect place to bring your pet for some exercise and playtime fun. Your pet gets the opportunity to run around...

10 Tips on How to Find a Missing Dog

It's a terrifying feeling to realize that your dog may have ran away and gotten lost, or worse - was stolen. Ideally, you've microchipped...

Dog Paw Protection: 5 Ways of Protecting Dog Paws in Winter

Dogs' paws are more utilitarian than our feet - they're designed to withstand frigid conditions, such as ice and snow. The paw pads act...

25 Unique Dog Christmas Cards for Animal Lovers (Updated 2023!)

If you’re a holiday traditionalist, then you enjoy the process of sitting down and writing Christmas cards. One of my favorite parts of the Christmas...

Dog Holidays 2020: Year’s Full List of All Special Doggy Days

  W ith the holiday season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about presents for our family and friends. What about our furry, four-legged friends,...

13 Reasons Why Owners Abandon Their Dogs

Having to abandon an animal is a decision that is often traumatic to the owner and the pet, but is avoidable in most cases....

Normal Heart Rate for Dogs: Important Things to Know

When your dog is running, jumping, and playing at full speed, it's clear by their panting alone that their heart is working hard to...

Disaster Preparedness: Are You and Your Pet Prepared?

Disaster preparedness is something that many of us don’t think about until it’s too late. In light of the devastating natural disasters we have...

15 Fun Ways to Workout With Your Dog

Having a dog also means having the best trainer you could possibly ask for. Most healthy dogs are incredibly energetic creatures, some active breeds...

Dog Dandruff: 6 Different Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Dandruff isn’t just a problem for humans; it can pose a problem for your dog too. If your dogs (or rather, you) are struggling...

10 Things Dogs Are Scared of the Most

Dogs, similarly to people, can suffer from various fears and phobias. Fears and phobias in dogs can stem from various sources. While dogs can be...

The Complete Guide to Fostering a Dog

Being a foster dog parent is one of the most rewarding experiences that any dog lover can have. Unfortunately, so few people know what...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...