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Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner with Dogs

Let’s Talk: Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner with Dogs

Today is the day! Thanksgiving is finally here. Keep the Thanksgiving safety tips that I shared last week in mind, and understand the dangers...
Wolf-Like Dog Breeds - Know the Difference and Choose Wisely

9 Wolf-Like Dog Breeds: Know the Difference

Wolf-type dogs have a special place in our hearts. Wolf-like dog breeds are large, beautiful, powerful animals that possess a “cool factor” that some...
How to Get a Puppy to Stop Barking

How to Get a Puppy to Stop Barking

Is your puppy barking mad? If so, take solace in knowing that it is completely natural and normal behavior. Still, it's extremely frustrating to...
How to Make a Dog Gate DIY From Scratch

DIY Pet Gates Project: How to Make a Dog Gate at Home

Doggy gates can be really expensive, so why not take an afternoon and learn how to make a dog gate? It can be a...
Why Wont My Dog Eat - Here is Why Dogs May Refuse to Eat

Why Won’t My Dog Eat? Here’s Why Dogs May Refuse Food

It can be very distressing for both owner and dog when food is left uneaten. If you've been wondering, "Why won't my dog eat?",...
Backpacks to Carry Dogs - How to Bring Your Small Dog Everywhere

Backpacks to Carry Dogs: How to Bring Your Small Dog Everywhere

It’s fun to go out and about with your dog. After all, one of the delights of dog ownership is that you can take...
Dog Travel Bags - How to Choose the Right One

Dog Travel Bags: How to Choose the Right One

One of the wonderful things about dogs compared with other pets is their portability. Not only can you take them out for a run,...
DIY Dog Bed Project - Ideas from Around the Internet

7 DIY Dog Bed Project Ideas and Guides

From Pomeranian princess to burly Bulldogs, one thing all dogs have in common is a need to snooze. Some of them do it stretched...
Agility Training For Dogs - The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Agility Training For Dogs: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Watching the clever Border Collie, Tex, win the 2015 Westminster Dog Agility Contest or the whip-quick retriever, Joy, earn the large dog agility prize...
Training Dogs with Electronic Collars

Ask a Dog Trainer: Training Dogs with Electronic Shock Collars

Training a dog isn't something to venture into lightly. There are numerous methods of dog training, and every canine responds differently to each one. Finding...
Benefits of Raising Your Children with Dogs

The Benefits of Raising Your Children with Dogs

Dog lovers understand many of the benefits of having a canine companion. They lift our spirits and console us when we're feeling sad. Dogs...
10 Best Dog Magazines of 2020

10 Best Dog Magazines

As dog owners, we must keep up-to-date with new developments in the pet industry. Learning about new pet technology, breakthroughs in the veterinary field,...

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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.
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...