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How to Check a Dog's Heart Rate (With and Without a Stethoscope)

How to Check a Dog’s Heart Rate at Home

You'll need to know your dog's heartbeat at some point. Here's a simple and easy guide on how to check a dog's heart rate with or without a stethoscope.
How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

Let’s Talk: How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

Last week I dove into an interesting and whimsical topic - do dogs actually watch TV? This week I feel like I should keep...
How to Make Whitening Dog Shampoo (DIY Step by Step)

How to Make Whitening Dog Shampoo

We all know the power of white color. We dress in white to look appealing and make a good first impression. But, don’t you...
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...
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8 Tips on Buying and Safely Using Dog Hair Clippers

While taking your dog to a professional groomer to get a cut may be expensive and not in everyone's budget, using a pet clipper...
Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs

Recipe: Bone Broth for Dogs

Bone broth is a stock liquid from cooked or simmering raw bones. This bone broth recipe for dogs is easy to make, and offers impressive health benefits.
how to treat a dog bite

How To Treat A Dog Bite Wound

Whether you own a dog or not, you need to know how to treat a dog bite. You also need to know what you should do in the event that you are bitten by an unfamiliar dog that may or may not be up-to-date on vaccinations.
How To Choose the Perfect Dog Bed

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Bed

Learning how to choose the perfect dog bed is a great preventative measure to reduce the risk of future joint problems such as arthritis.
Vet Checking Dog's Joint Health

5 Tips To Keep Your Dog’s Joint Health Intact and Prevent Joint Problems

Does your dog struggle to stand and walk upstairs? That's a sign that your dog's joint health is in jeopardy. Whether your dog is predisposed...
Dog Grooming 101 - Becoming a Professional Pet Groomer

Dog Grooming 101: Becoming a Professional Pet Groomer

A pet groomer’s goal is to enhance the appearance of companion and working pets. Although most pet groomers work primarily with dogs, there are...
The 7 Best Dog Daycare Alternatives for Any Occasion

The 7 Best Dog Daycare Alternatives for Any Occasion

Personally, I don't like the idea of leaving my dog behind, but sometimes it is impossible not to.  Whether you are planning a vacation or...

How to Make a Dog Bow Tie (No-Sew)

Wondering how to make a dog bow tie? It's simple and only takes a few scraps of material and some hot glue. No sewing. Here's a quick DIY guide.

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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.
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...