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Hiking With a Dog Here's What You Need to Know

Hiking With a Dog? Here’s What You Need to Know

As dog owners, we're all very well aware of all the unconditional love our pooch provides us with. But one of the best advantages...
Ways to Minimize Shedding in Dogs

5 Ways to Minimize Shedding in Dogs

Here's a heartbreaking truth - there are no 100% shed-free dog breeds. All dogs shed their fur more or less on a regular basis, and short...
You've Adopted a Puppy - Now What

You’ve Adopted a Puppy. Now What?

The big day has come and you are full of excitement - you are finally going to adopt a cute little puppy! It's very likely that...
Dog Travel 101 How to Ship a Dog

Dog Travel 101: How to Ship a Dog by Plane

Traveling can get a little complicated for pet owners. Whenever it's time to relocate to a new living place or if you're simply looking...
Tips on How to Help a Stray Dog

Tips on How to Help a Stray Dog

  It is our instinct to stop and help when we see a stray or injured dog, and while it is the right thing to...
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,...
Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

For people who cannot help themselves and love pets way too much, a family vacation just wouldn't be a family vacation when there are no...
How to Get Your Dog into Movies

How to Get Your Dog into Movies

Everyone thinks their pet is a star. But does your dog show true Hollywood potential? Getting him or her into show business may seem...
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...
Understanding Your Dog's Body Language Infographic

Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language

Every dog owner at least once has wondered what would their dogs say if they could talk. Unfortunately, even though scientists have already started...
Dog Nutrition 101: A Quick Overview of Dog Feeding

Dog Nutrition 101: How to Feed a Dog

To keep our dogs healthy and happy, a good and nutrient rich diet is vital. Most canines are active pets that need balanced diets of high quality...
Dog Care 101: How to Groom Your Dog at Home

Dog Care 101: How to Groom Your Dog at Home

  Dogs are animals, and it's completely normal for them to behave like animals do. It's not unusual for our pets to go out and get themselves...

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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...