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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.

Top 18 Best Dog-Friendly USA Hotels That Will Welcome Your Pups

18 Most Dog-Friendly USA Hotels

As the number of pet owners grows rapidly, so does the number of dog-friendly hotel and hotel chains all across the world. In the...
Dog Travel Tips - How to Vacay With Your Pet

Dog Travel Tips: How to Vacay With Your Pet

Traveling with dogs is becoming very popular. As a pet parent, I love taking my canine with me whenever I can. However, you do need...
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.
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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...
Walking Your Dog - A Guide To Do It Safely

8 Tips for Walking Your Dog Safely Every Single Day

Our dogs need a lot of exercise - some breeds more than others. Walking your dog on a regular basis is the best way...
Show Dog

How to Turn Your Dog Into a Show Dog

Showing dogs can be a great way to develop a bond between you are your pet, and get involved into a very active community...
The Guide to Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

The concept of financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) is becoming increasingly popular, and Americans today are saving more than we previously thought. But...
8 Tips for Your First Doggie Play-Date

8 Tips for Your First Doggie Play-Date

There are many reasons for being well-prepared for your dog’s first doggie playdate instead of going at it blind. Many dogs are accustomed to...
11 Unique Dog Friendly Restaurants (US)

11 Unique Dog Friendly Restaurants (US)

The love of our animals is strong throughout the world. It has been a dream for many, at some point in life, to have...
Dog Milk for Babies - Good or Bad

Dog Milk for Babies: Good or Bad?

This might sound like a peculiar or even weird question, but some pet owners seem to make this unusual inquiry about whether or not...
8 Jobs That Dogs Would Be Awesome At

8 Jobs That Dogs Would Be Awesome At

Dogs have been working alongside humans for thousands of years. They do hard labor, protect the turf, hunt, herd, work as law enforcement officers,...
How Dogs Help People - Best Stories From Around the Internet

5 Amazing Stories Proving How Dogs Help People

Over the centuries, humankind has been reaping the benefits of our relationship with the canine species. When discussing how dogs help people, it's important...

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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...