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8 Jobs That Dogs Would Be Awesome At

8 Jobs That Dogs Would Be Awesome At

Dogs have been working alongside humans for thousands of years. They do hard labor, protect the turf, hunt, herd, work as law enforcement officers,...
5 Raw Food Diet Trends and How Pet Owners Raw-Feed Their Dogs

5 Raw Food Diet Trends and How Pet Owners Raw-Feed Their Dogs

Despite health warnings and issues about raw meat feeding, there's a growing consumer interest, particularly among pet owners, for raw dog food diet. With constant...
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7 Hidden Toxins in Your House That’re Poisonous or Cancerous to Dogs

You might not realize it, but we all use a lot of chemically-laced products in our households every day, and many of them might...
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7 Things That Many Dog Owners Do But Shouldn’t

We all adore our pets, and because we love them so much we sometimes choose to ignore, or don’t notice the ways we negatively...
Top Picks of Early Black Friday Deals on Dog Supplies (November 9th)

UPDATE: Top Picks of Early Black Friday Deals on Dog Supplies (November 14th)

This year the famous retail holiday Black Friday falls on 23rd of November, which means that a variety of dog supplies deals are getting...
Thanksgiving and Dogs

Thanksgiving with Dogs: 20 Dos and Don’ts for Pet Owners

When guests are coming to town and festivities are planned, it’s important to remember that your dog needs special attention to make his holiday...
8 Tips on How to Pick a Good Dog Kennel If You're Going Away

8 Tips on How to Pick a Good Dog Kennel If You’re Going Away

Are you going on a trip but can't take your pet with you? While there are a ton of dog-friendly hotels, sometimes it's just not...
8 Tips for Your First Doggie Play-Date

8 Tips for Your First Doggie Play-Date

There are many reasons for being well-prepared for your dog’s first doggie playdate instead of going at it blind. Many dogs are accustomed to...
Thanksgiving Dog Show 2017

Thanksgiving Dog Show 2018: When Is It and 4 Reasons to Watch It

The Thanksgiving Dog Show is becoming a tradition in many pet owners' households in the U.S. the same way as watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, special...
How to Write Dog's Pet Resume for Landlords

How to Write a Pet Resume for Landlords

Finding a perfect apartment or house to rent is hard enough as it is. However, if you also have a dog, then the mission...
6 Common Problems in Dogs That Stay in Shelters

6 Common Problems in Dogs That Stay in Shelters

Dogs with behavioral problems are unfortunately the first ones to be euthanized at animal shelters. For the staff, it seems to be the easier...
8 Ways to Make Your Dog Enjoy Grooming at a Pet Groomer's Studio

8 Ways to Make Your Dog Enjoy Grooming at a Pet Groomer’s Studio

If you're an owner of long haired, high maintenance or double coated breed, then you know how much of a nightmare it can be...

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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...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

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...