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How To Pick the Perfect Dog Steps

How to Pick the Perfect Dog Steps: Video Instruction

Learning how to pick the perfect dog steps can be difficult for some owners. It's particularly tough if you have a multi-dog household.
How to Get Started with Dog Agility Training

TOP #74: How to Start with Dog Agility Training

In this podcast episode, Cindy Swiney of AAC explains how beginners can get started with dog agility training and get involved in the competition circle.
How To Train A Dog To Walk On A Leash

8 Tips on How to Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash

Learning how to train a dog to walk on a leash may be a bit more challenging than you think, especially if your canine companion is stubborn.
Why Do Dogs Steal Things and How to Stop It

Why Do Dogs Steal Things and How to Stop It

It can be pretty frustrating when your things go missing, but it’s so much worse when you find out that it’s your loyal pooch...
How To Brush A Dog's Teeth Video

How to Brush a Dog’s Teeth

Learning how to brush a dog's teeth is more important than you think. If you don't provide proper dental care it could lead to an early death for your pet.
how to bury a dog

How to Legally Bury a Dog

When a beloved dog passes away, it isn’t uncommon to want to bring their body home and bury them close to where they lived,...
How To Train A Dog To Do nose Work

How To Train A Dog To Do Nose Work And Why You Should (Video...

Your dog explores the world with his nose the same way that we do with our eyes. We see beautiful colors in thousands of...
How to tell if a dog has a fever - video guide

How to Tell If a Dog Has a Fever

It's best for you to learn how to tell if a dog has a fever instead of just guessing based on the condition of his dry, warm nose. Here's how to do it.
Microchips and Identification Tags - How to Pick the Right One

Microchips and Identification Tags: How to Pick the Right One?

Losing your dog is one of the biggest fears for all loving dog owners. We all know this, and with that in mind, it's...
Home Remedies for Ear Mites in Dogs

3 Best Home Remedies for Ear Mites in Dogs

Ear mites are common parasites found in dogs, but there's lots of misconceptions about them. These home remedies for ear mites in dogs can be used easily.
Respect Your Fido - Humane Dog Training Equipment

Respect Your Fido: Humane Dog Training Equipment

It is reported that in 1789, King Frederick II of Prussia was the first to refer to dogs as “man’s best friend.” In this...
Tips on How to Put on a Dog Harness

How to Put on Different Types of Dog Harnesses

You've finally bought a good dog harness for your Fido, but now there's a problem - how do you easily put on a pet...

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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...