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When a Dog Adopted YOU - What to Do

When a Dog Adopted YOU

A lot of thought and planning goes into a decision to adopt a dog. But sometimes a dog will adopt you. It often happens...
Elimination Diet Trial - The Ultimate Science-based Guide

Dog Elimination Diet: The Ultimate Science-based Guide

The dog elimination diet is the most affordable - and, according to studies (1, 2, 3), the most reliable - approach to identifying and...
33 DIY Ideas for a Frugal Pet Owner

33 DIY Ideas for a Frugal Pet Owner [Infographic]

Dog care can get costly. Veterinary bills, buying pet supplies like dog beds, toys, bowls, pet food, and more will quickly add up to...
How to Save Money with Homemade Dog Food Cooking

How to Save Money with Homemade Dog Food Cooking

The costs of feeding a dog are one of the major concerns dog owners have which impacts their decision of adopting a pet. And...
Home Renovation Tips for Dog Owners

20 Home Renovation Tips for Dog Owners

Adopting a dog means changes not only within your family, to your schedule and budget, but also to your home. Sometimes, our apartments or houses...
Pets vs Landlords - How to Adopt a Dog When You’re Renting

Pets vs Landlords: How to Adopt a Dog If You’re Renting

If you're a renter and are now thinking about adopting a dog, one of the first obstacles you will come upon is dealing with...
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Renting with Pets: 11 Tips to Avoid Eviction

Many places will not allow you to rent if you have pets. Thankfully, as the number of pet owners is consistently growing, more landlords are...
The 7 Pool Safety Tips for Cats and Dogs

7 Pool Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Summer allows for many adventures you can have with your dog. But it also means high temperatures, which can be dangerous to dogs and cats....
10 Ways to Relieve Boredom in Dogs

10 Ways to Relieve Boredom in Dogs

Studies found that boredom in dogs is real, and it's more dangerous than we used to believe. Research demonstrated the negative effects of boredom...
Shed Hunting Dog Training Guide

Shed Hunting Dog Training: How to Train Your Pooch to Find Antlers

Shed hunting is a springtime search for shed deer antlers. Since deer shed their antlers from mid-January to mid-March, that's the best time to start...
How Much to Tip for Dog Services - Infographic

How Much to Tip for Dog Services [Infographic]

In the pet service industry, particularly when it comes to dog groomers, sitters, and trainers, tipping is still unclear to most dog owners. It's a...
Dogs for Students - 6 Things You Must Consider

Dogs for Students: 6 Things You Must Consider

If your situation allows, adopting a dog as a college student can be a very rewarding experience. This is especially true given new research...

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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...