Dog Sounds - What Is Your Dog Telling You

Dog Sounds: What Is Your Dog Telling You?

Dogs talk! They might not ask you how your day was, but they do indeed have their own set of vocalizations they communicate through....
Does My Dog Love Me - How to Read Dogs Emotions

Does My Dog Love Me? Myths and Facts About Dog Emotions

Have you ever asked yourself the question "Does my dog love me?" Dogs do feel emotions and love but not quite in the same...
How Dog Ownership Makes People Happy

4 Ways Dog Ownership Makes People Happy (Based on Research)

Many cultures have their own theories and explanations for the sacred bond between humans and animals, especially the bond between humans and dogs. Dogs...
Understanding The Science and Psychology of Dog Language

The Science and Psychology of Dog Language

Nearly all dog owners talk to their pets, but how much meaning do the dogs absorb? Certainly dogs understand how to follow commands we’ve...
What is a Velcro Dog? Its Signs, Causes, and Solution

What is a Velcro Dog? Its Signs, Causes, and Solution

"A man's best friend" is a common phrase used to describe our dogs because of their long history of keeping us company. Although dogs are...
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Why Do Dogs Wink? Or Do They?

To us, humans, winking packs a lot of emotions when we do it. There are so many meanings behind the act of closing our eyelids. We...
Dogs Jumping on Furniture

Dogs Jumping on Furniture and How To Make Them Stop

Wondering why dogs are drawn to love seats, ottomans, and all the like? Home furnishings are necessary whether you are moving into a new home,...
10 Reasons Your Dog Barks

10 Reasons Your Dog Barks

A dog barking is just as natural as a child learning to talk and as with any form of communication, it crops up for...
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Do Dogs Dream? What Science Reveals About Dog Dreams

Have you ever wondered or asked yourself, "What do dogs dream about?" Or, for starters, do dogs dream? Do dogs dream when they suddenly twitch...
how can you tell if a dog is aggressive

How Can You Tell if a Dog is Aggressive

How can you tell if a dog is aggressive? The barking? The stalker-ish stance? The snarl? Definitely, there are tell-tale signs that the dog across the...
How Do You Recognize Cognitive Dysfunctions in Dogs and What You Can Do to Help Them

How to Recognize Cognitive Dysfunctions in Dogs and What You Can Do to Help...

As much as we may hate to admit it, dogs age just like we do. With age comes an increasing number of health concerns,...
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Expert Interview: What is Dog Psychology?

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers has declared January to be National Train Your Dog Month to highlight the importance of proper socialization and...

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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...