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Dog Walker Jobs

Dog Walker Jobs: Where and How to Find Dog Walking Work?

It's difficult to think of a job that would be more appealing than getting to spend the day outside hanging out with dogs. Whether you're...
How to Make a Homemade Flea Shampoo for Dogs

How to Make Homemade Flea Shampoo for Dogs

Bathing your dog is an essential part of your regular in-home dog grooming routine. To get rid of fleas, you'll need a good quality dog...
Five Reasons Your Dog Has Canine Bloat

5 Reasons Your Dog Has Canine Bloat and How to Prevent It

To nobody's surprise, canine bloat is exactly what it sounds like – a bloated stomach that makes your dog incredibly uncomfortable. But unlike humans...
Dog Sitting Rates

Ask a Dog Sitter: Dog Sitting Rates & Dog Sitter Salary

It seems that pet sitting is a natural career choice for dog lovers hoping to make a living doing something they enjoy. And with dog...
The 4th of July Safety for Dogs - How to Keep Your Pet Safe

4th of July Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Pet Safe?

Like many Americans, your family is probably planning a Fourth of July celebration this weekend. As you're gearing up for a fun weekend of...
Grooming Intensive Dog Breeds

6 Resources on Grooming-Intensive Dog Breeds

Before adopting a dog there are many things you need to take into consideration including size, energy level and grooming needs. There are many grooming-intensive...
Best Dog Food for Yorkies

Best Dog Food for Yorkies: How & What to Feed Yorkshire Terriers?

Careful diet consideration is important for the health of all dogs, but very small breeds can be especially tricky to feed. Yorkshire Terriers are...
shaving your dog for summer

Let’s Talk: Shaving Your Dog For Summer

We know our pet's thick coat makes them hot in the summer months, but is shaving your dog for summer effective? Will it do...
Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine vs Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Who’s Right? Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine (EBVM) vs Holistic Veterinary Medicine

For a dog owner seeing their best friend in distress is very upsetting, we love our dogs and they fast become one of the...
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Breed Profile

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, also fondly known as a Staffie, is the 82nd most popular dog in the United States and the 5th most...
Tips for Cutting Your Dog's Nails

6 Tips for Cutting Your Dog’s Nails

Possibly the most intimidating home grooming task is cutting your dog's nails. It is actually fairly simple and safe, as long as you know...
Dog Tear Stains

The Truth About Tear Stains on Dogs

Tear stains are an eye-sore (no pun intended). There's no doubt that they aren't pleasant to look at, but did you know there are also...

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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...
Sasha in the car

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.
how to get rid of a dog

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...