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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.

Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe

30 Myths That Many Dog Owners Still Believe

Myths abound in the dog world and today, we’re looking at some of the most popular ones that many of us pet owners still...
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41 Most Quiet Dog Breeds for Apartments [Updated]

Ever considered adopting quiet dog breeds for your apartment? Then hooman, you are contemplating the right thing. The truth is, complaints about barking dogs topped the...
Best Dogs for Families with Kids

Kid-Friendly Canines: The Best 16 Dog Breeds for Families with Kids

Adopting a dog when you have kids in the family is significantly different when you're living by yourself, or just with a partner. There are...
How to Prepare Your Apartment Before Bringing Home Your First Dog

How to Have A Dog In An Apartment: How To Prepare

Dogs are wonderful pets and bring many families a lot of joy.  If you live in an apartment and want to add a furry friend to...
Ways To Promote Your Dog Online

15 Ways To Promote Your Dog Online

Everyone thinks they have the cutest dog. And, while this may be true, it’s not always easy to give your pup the recognition he...
How To Prepare To Go Hiking with Dogs

10 To-Dos to Prepare for Hiking with Dogs

If you’re an active person, then you love the exhilaration nature brings with it, and you enjoy hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. But have...
The 4th of July Safety for Dogs - How to Keep Your Pet Safe

4th of July Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Pet Safe?

Like many Americans, your family is probably planning a Fourth of July celebration this weekend. As you're gearing up for a fun weekend of...
Extreme Things Celebrities Do For Their Dogs

Extreme Things Celebrities Do For Their Dogs

Just like us, celebrities are crazy about their dogs. The difference is that they have hundreds of thousands of dollars to spend on their...
How Do Dogs Help Anxiety

Do Dogs Help Anxiety and How?

You may have been feeling down or even have been feeling some anxiety and notice that these emotions are alleviated when your dog is...
How to Prepare Your Dog for Disasters

TOP #107: How to Prepare Your Dog for Disasters?

In this podcast, we're talking about how to prepare for disasters and emergencies as a family with dogs, finding shelters, having an emergecy kit and more.
do dogs act different in spring

Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question a lot of dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing...
Going To a Dog Park for the First Time

12 Etiquette Rules for Dog Parks

Dog parks are the perfect place to bring your pet for some exercise and playtime fun. Your pet gets the opportunity to run around...

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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...