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Hunting Dog Types

12 Types of Hunting Dogs and Which One You Need

When talking about hunting dogs, it’s really hard to avoid all the dog-related clichés like “a dog is a man’s best friend” or “dogs...
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Can Dogs Eat Coconut? 5 Health Benefits for Your Pooch

There's no debate around it: coconut is delicious. Its meat is creamy and nutty, while the milk is rich. Plus, coconut water is refreshing, especially on...
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Hero Dog Hired By Firefighters To Help Investigators Chase Down Arsonists

Not all heroes wear capes. Others might come in the form of a Cocker Spaniel. Meet Giddy, the hero dog hired by firefighters to help...
Dangers of DIY Homemade Dog Food

8 Homemade Dog Food Dangers You Need to Look Out For

If you're cooking for your dog, there are homemade dog food dangers that you need to look out for. It's understandable why you do home-cooked...
Reduce Shedding

5 Most Effective Ways to Reduce Shedding in Dogs

You wake up in the morning and walk to your kitchen. Your dog's hairballs roll by like tumbleweeds from the Western movie you watched as...
How to Clean a Dog’s Eye Infection

How to Clean a Dog’s Eye Infection?

Eye infections in dogs often appear unexpectedly. In some cases, it can be challenging to spot this condition since the symptoms are similar to...
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Dog Walking vs. Pet Sitting: What’s The Difference?

New dog owners might get confused at times about dog walking vs. pet sitting. Maybe you're looking to hire one? Well, we'll discuss everything you...
How to Write a Dog Grooming Business Plan

How to Write a Dog Grooming Business Plan

So you are thinking about launching a dog grooming business; it’s not a bad idea because there are many dogs in every city and town that require trimming,...
Dog Fights: An Informative Guide On How To Stop Them

Dog Fights: An Informative Guide On How To Stop Them

Seeing dogs fight each other can be somehow scary. Aside from aggressive and brutal dog fights, their fights may lead to severe wounds and injuries...
9 Upsetting Truths About Dogs in Laboratory Experiments

9 Upsetting Truths About Dogs in Laboratory Experiments

Most dog lovers treat their pets as part of the family, but in many laboratories worldwide, some dogs are treated like disposable commodities used...
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25 Slowest Dog Breeds

When adopting a dog that's going to be right for your personal lifestyle, the dog's athletic ability and energy levels are very important things...
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20 Dog Breeds That Don’t Do Well in Hot Weather

If you are thinking about adopting a dog and you live in an area where it’s often hot, especially near summer months, you should...

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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...