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How to Stop Your Dog From Guzzling Down Food

Ever seen a completely adorable furball turn into a wild beast devouring its food bowl in a heartbeat? See that wild beast at your...
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How Do You Pick a Calm Puppy

Looking for a puppy that won’t make you run around the house like crazy? I am here to help! Adopting a dog is a long-term commitment! This...
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The Shedding Saga: Getting Dog Hair Off Furniture

We all love our dogs, but those same feelings do not extend to pets' hair — more specifically the amount of dog hair that canines shed onto our...
5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

As nice as it is to be able to let your dog out into the yard while you get ready for work, it’s can...
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How to Make Home Remedies for Dog Ear Infection

Most pet owners seek veterinary assistance if they suspect their pet has an ear infection, but home remedies for dog ear infection can be very effective.
6 Ways to Tell If You and Your Adopted Dog Are a Perfect Match

6 Ways to Tell If You and Your Adopted Dog Are a Perfect Match

If you’re planning to adopt a dog, here are a few tips that will help you detect if you’re perfect for each other. Adopting a...
How to Keep Dog Away from Christmas Tree

How to Keep Dogs Away from Christmas Trees

Dogs are naturally drawn to the allure of Christmas trees, and that can get dangerous. You can do a few things: use training techniques, choose...
AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification - Everything You Need to Know

Canine Good Citizen Certification: Everything You Need to Know

The AKC Canine Good Citizen program provides a solid foundation of behavioral training for your dog, but it also comes with some unexpected additional...
Puppy Training 101 - Obedience Training for Puppies

Puppy Training 101: Basic Walkthrough

Bringing a new puppy home can be an exciting and fun adventure. Those adorable creatures we call puppies bring so much joy to a family,...
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What to Expect in Dog Boarding: A Complete Guide

The date has been set—you're going on a trip with friends and family! But hold up. Who's gonna take care of the dog? This is...
Dog Muscle Spasms- What You Need to Know (and Do)

Dog Muscle Spasms: What You Need to Know (and Do)

Imagine your furry companion suddenly experiencing a series of involuntary muscle movements, leaving you both puzzled and concerned. What could be behind these mysterious spasms,...
Dog Sounds - What Is Your Dog Telling You

Dog Sounds: What Is Your Dog Telling You?

Dogs talk! They might not ask you how your day was, but they do indeed have their own set of vocalizations they communicate through....

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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...