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The 10 Strangest Dog Breeds on the Planet

10 Strangest Dog Breeds on the Planet

Dog ownership around the world is growing, but in the West, we're used to seeing mostly the same breeds, the popular American dogs, everywhere. However,...
High Frequency Training How to Use Dog Whistles

High Frequency Training: How to Use Dog Whistles

The dog whistle operates at a higher frequency than the average human is able to hear but that a canine can decipher. Developed by Francis...
Foods Dogs Should Not Eat - 10 Human Foods That Are Dangerous To Dogs

10 Human Foods Dogs Should Not Eat

A canine body and a human's body just don't work the same way, but try telling your dog that! Much as it's tempting to give...
5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Adopting a Dog

5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Adopting a Dog

Some owners admit MYSELF INCLUDED that we've jumped at the opportunity of adopting a dog without doing much research into what taking care of...
Kids vs Dogs - Differences and Similarities of Raising Children and Dogs

Kids vs Dogs: Differences and Similarities in Raising Them

As a devoted pet parent, you have likely made the comparison of pet parenthood to being a human parent. You have also likely heard...
Alaska Pet Store Directory, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Alaska Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters, and More

Although a few still expect to find Alaskans living in igloos surrounded by snow-capped mountains, there is so much more to Alaska than its...
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Sprocker Dog Breed Profile

The Springer Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel were the same breeds not so long ago. While breeding these two dogs to create the Sprocker Spaniel would...
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Oatmeal Bath for Dogs

Has your dog been suffering from dry and itchy skin lately? Have you observed flakiness and redness around your pet’s body and want to do...
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What To Do If You Can’t Afford Your Dog’s Cancer Treatment

Just like with humans, treatment for cancer in dogs will not be cheap. When this unfortunate event happens, you'll need to know what to...
The 10 Best Homemade Dog Food Delivery Services from around the Globe

10 Homemade Dog Food Delivery Services from around the Globe

If you are like me, you view cooking as a chore. The prep and the clean-up for meals made from scratch are just a...
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78 Dogs Seized From A Muskegon Residence In Michigan

January 2023, Michigan — Local authorities seized 78 rescue dogs living in poor condition in a constricted 600 ft residential house in Muskegon County. Norton...
Top 13 Balanced Homemade Dog Food Recipes

13 Balanced Homemade Dog Food Recipes

Are you planning to switch your dog's diet to homemade dog food? That's great because in this blog, we'll provide balanced homemade dog food...

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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...