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Dogs make us happy! Find the most interesting articles on living the lifestyle with dogs. Tips for dog photography, reviews of best dog books, stories of dog adoption, funny dog videos and cute dog photos, how-to guides and opinion pieces on what we humans can learn from our loyal companions.

15 Most Influential Pets On the Internet

15 Most Influential Pets On the Internet

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have many followers on Instagram or any other social network for that matter. Yet there are...
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6 Tips to Keep Your Dog Secure in a Car

Whether you are planning a car trip with your pooch or simply going grocery shopping around the block, securing your dog in a car...
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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...
How to Be More Active With Your Dog

TOP #52: How to Be More Active With Your Dog

Regular dog walks and trips to a dog park eventually get boring, and with improving weather, many owners are looking for more creative ways to get active with their dogs. In this podcast episode, Liz Claflin from Zoom Room dog gym provides great advice on how we can do that.
20 Dog Park Horror Stories

20 Dog Park Horror Stories

Going to a dog park is usually a nice experience for dogs and their owners, but every now and then a situation presents itself...
18 Late Spring Adventures to Have With Your Dog

18 Late Spring Adventures to Have With Your Dog

The spring season is one of the favorite parts of the year for most dogs – after several months of forced confinement during the...
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...
Best Pet Business and Career Ideas

60 Pet Business and Career Ideas [Infographic]

If you're a pet lover with an entrepreneurial spirit and have been looking into finally launching your own business venture, what could be better than...

TOP #48: Hiking with Dogs – Planning, Packing and Where to Go

If you've ever gone hiking with dogs, then you know that bringing a pet with you on a hiking trail is not as simple as going by yourself, and there are many additional things you'll need to consider to plan a safe, productive and fun experience.
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27 Questions to Ask Yourself to Know If You’re Ready for a Dog

Owning a dog comes with a great degree of responsibility. Unlike some other pets, dogs require much of our time, effort, and resources to...
Essential Resources for Dog Owners with Kids

21 Helpful Resources for Dog Owners with Kids

As dog owners and parents we have a responsibility to care for and nurture our children and dogs in a safe environment. Dogs and children...
Traveling With Dogs In Cars

15 Safety Tips for Traveling with Dogs in Cars

Some dogs and their owners definitely come as a pair. They always want to be together. If your dog enjoys going for a ride, traveling...

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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...