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Crate Training Your Dog

7 Tips for Crate Training Your Dog

Most professionals in the pet industry agree that crate training is an effective and humane method to use with any puppy or adult dog....
Guide on How Much Do Dog Walkers Get Paid

Ask a Dog Walker: How Much Do Dog Walkers Get Paid?

It's a question that I hear all the time: “How much does a dog walker make?” I never quite know how to respond, since...
Where and How to Pick Dog Walking Insurance

Dog Walking Insurance: Where and How to Shop for It

Dog walking is a rewarding but somewhat risky business for both walkers and clients. People are suspicious of letting strangers into their home, especially...
Crate Training Dogs

5 Mistakes of Crate Training Dogs (and how to fix them)

Pet owners know that crate-training dogs are a great way to help our pets stay out of trouble when left alone, either when you...
Dog Photography Tools

5 Must-Have Dog Photography Tools: What Every Dog Photographer Needs

It doesn't take much to get started with pet photography – all you really need is a camera and your pet! However, if you...
How to stop dogs from shedding

9 Tips on How to Stop Dogs from Shedding

Owners often ask me for tips on how to stop dogs from shedding. My first answer is always to have the right technique, use the best tool and do it at the right time. Here are more tips and advice.
How To Help A Dog Get Onto A Bed

How To Help A Dog Get Onto A Bed or In A Car and...

Whether it is when your dog is a puppy, or an elderly dog, at some point, it is likely that you will need to...
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Dog Agility Competition: Pros and Cons

Agility dogs are hard-working, sporty, and attentive to what their owners want them to do, and with this sport, communication will be key. Fun...
Dog Food Ratings

Dog Food Ratings: What You Need to Know About Dog Food Reviews Websites

When we're deciding which dog food we want to feed our pets for a long period of time, one thing is always clear in our minds: we love our dogs and want to...
How to Play Pokemon Go with Dogs

How to Play Pokemon Go With Your Dog

It's Pokemon Go - the latest craze sweeping the nation. Even though the game hasn't been out that long, Pokemon Go has already become the biggest mobile...
How To Train A Dog To Stop Chewing

How To Train A Dog To Stop Chewing: A Video Guide

Puppies are so much fun! They are adorable and playful, but they are also a lot of work. If you don't keep your eyes...
How To Stop A Puppy From Biting and Why You Should Do So ASAP

How to Stop a Puppy from Biting

Learning how to stop a puppy from biting or mouthing is crucial to raising a well-behaved dog. Here are 7 most effective methods to achieve this.

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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...
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...