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Black Friday Dog Supplies Deals

The Guide to Black Friday’s Dog Supplies Deals

On Black Friday, your favorite pet supply stores and major retailers are going to be offering steep discounts on big items like dog beds,...
Cyber Monday Deals on Dog Supplies

8 Tips on Finding Best Cyber Monday Deals on Dog Supplies

Why fight the crowds on Black Friday when you can get Cyber Monday deals on dog supplies while sitting at home in your pajamas?...
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...
Best Dog Thanksgiving Clothes and Costumes

16 Best Dog Thanksgiving Clothes and Costumes

Whether your dog needs a warm jacket to join your family for football or you’d like to snap a few pictures of him dressed...
Best Dog Gates

Best Dog Gates: Comparing Primetime Petz vs. Carlson vs. Evenflo

In this video comparison and full review of best dog gates for stairs and indoors we tried to find the optimal and cost-effective pet gate for dogs.
11 Best GPS Trackers for Dogs and Dog Collars in 2022 Review & Cost

11 Best GPS Trackers for Dogs and Dog Collars in 2022: Review & Cost

There are many GPS trackers for dogs on the market today, and choosing the right option for your pet means analyzing various factors. One of the...
Dog Grooming Schedule

Dog Grooming Schedule: How Often Should You Groom Your Dog

A dog’s grooming needs vary based upon their breed, coat type, age and other variables. For example, a long-haired dog will require more regular...
How To Install Dog Doors At Home

How to Install Dog Doors at Home: A Step by Step Checklist

Giving your dog free access to an enclosed backyard or garden can make life easier for you and more interesting for your pet. You...
How to Save and Budget for General Dog Costs

19 Tips on How to Save and Budget for Your Dog’s General Expenses

Americans spend a fortune on their dogs. Over $60 billion per year to be precise. We fall prey to well marketed products all the...
training dogs with shock collars

15 Vital Safety Tips for Training Dogs with Shock Collars

An electronic dog collar is a dog training device, also known as dog shock collar, that delivers a small electric shock when the trainer presses...
18 Ways to Save Money on Dog Care, Health, Vet Bills and Medicine

18 Ways to Save Money on Dog Care, Health, Vet Bills and Medicine

In 2019, Americans spent $95.7 billion on pet care supplies and over-the-counter medicine, and 2020 spending is estimated to be around $100 billion. On...
Dog Christmas Clothes

19 Best Dog Christmas Clothes and Costumes

Dressing your dog up for Christmas is simply irresistible. Finding the right costume can be the difficult part because there are just so many...

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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...