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DIY Dog Food Storage

DIY Dog Food Storage: 3 Easy Ideas

Buying dog food in bulk saves money, and it's a necessity if you have multiple pets. Figuring out what to do with the leftovers can be a challenge. Maybe one of these DIY dog food storage ideas will work in your home.
real life dog detectives help find lost and stolen dogs reunite with their owners

Real-Life Dog Detectives Help Nearly 100 Lost and Stolen Dogs Reunite with Owners

Border Collie dogs Diesel and Skye are on a mission to help lost, stolen, and injured pets find their way back home by sniffing...
How to Stop a Dog From Barking

How To Stop A Dog From Barking: A Video Guide

Excessive barking is one of the most common complaints of dog owners. Of course, you can't expect your dog to never bark. Barking is...
DIY Puppy Proofing

DIY Puppy Proofing: 7 Quick Tips to Pet Proof Your Home

Dogs and puppies are often referred to as our "fur babies", so it would only seem right that we parent them with the same attention to safety that we would a human child. A big part of keeping your new pet safe is preparing your home for their arrival. These DIY puppy proofing tips will help you make your home a safe space for your furry family member.
Why Is Your Dog Coughing and Gagging

Dog Coughing and Gagging? What It Means and What You Can Do

Just like in humans, dog coughing and gagging is their body's natural way of responding to the irritants or abnormalities in their airways. Gagging or...
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.
Guide to Working with Dogs as a Professional

8 Ways to Work With Dogs as a Professional

Do you think of your first dog when you look back on your childhood? Do you visit your nearest animal shelter frequently just to...
Shorkie Dog Breed

Shorkie Dog Breed Profile

The Shorkie dog breed is a tiny fluffball with a big personality. Learn more about living with this designer breed! The charming Shorkie is a...
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8 Dangers of Leaving Your Dog Home Alone for Long

Dogs are social animals, but some owners forget to stop and think about how important it is for our four-legged friends to be around...
Syringe Feeding a Dog - Pros vs Cons (And How to Syringe Feed Your Pet)

Syringe Feeding a Dog: Pros vs Cons (And How to Syringe Feed Your Pet)

Syringe feeding a dog may be necessary when your pet has serious dental health problems, a broken jaw, is recuperating from surgery and are...
Costs of Shipping Dogs by Air

Costs of Shipping Dogs by Air

Whether you are just vacationing with your pooch or permanently relocating, travel with dogs can cause a lot of stress, one of which is figuring...
German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breed Profile Featured Image

German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breed Profile

Do you enjoy hiking? Jogging? Or maybe long walks? We've got the perfect match for you. We present you—the German Wirehaired Pointer. These dogs are...

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Sasha the dog running on the beach

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...