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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.

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A Dog Sleeping in Bed With Their Owner: Statistics and Should You Do It?

How many dog owners have their dog sleeping in bed with them? A few months ago, a survey of 23,000 pet owners was conducted....
Top 7 Best TV Shows About Dogs Available for Streaming Right Now

7 Best TV Shows About Dogs Available for Streaming

Dog lovers usually enjoy watching television shows that feature their favorite four-legged friends. We can relate to these shows and connect with the characters. With...
Plants Toxic to Dogs and Plants Safe for Dogs - The ULTIMATE List

The Ultimate List of Toxic and Safe Plants, Seeds for Dogs

The idea of gardening when you have a dog can be daunting. Even if you do not garden but have plants around, not only...
How to Cope with Losing a Pet

How to Cope with Losing a Pet

"Get over it. It's just a dog." People probably think that dog owners are being overly emotional when grieving the loss of a pet. Well, maybe...
Dog Hiking Gear Must-Haves - What You Need When Hiking with Dogs

Dog Hiking Gear Must-Haves: What You Need When Hiking with Dogs

So you’ve decided to take your dog out for a journey in the great outdoors. There’s a three-day weekend coming up, and the weather promises...
The 15 Ways to Prepare for Last Days of Your Dying Dog

15 Ways to Spend Your Last Days With Your Dying Dog

Sooner or later, aware or unaware, you will spend your last days with your dying dog. This is a painful topic none of us dog...
Dog Cremation Cost Breakdown and Step by Step Guide

Dog Cremation Cost Breakdown and Step by Step Guide

Are you prepared for your dog's passing?  A lot of dog owners, myself included, would give a straight "no" answer to this question. Some would even...
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...
Best Flooring for Dogs

7 Types of Best Flooring for Dogs

Whether you’re considering purchasing a new home or remodeling an existing house or apartment, the choice of which floor to use is important if...
Hunting Dog Training - The Ultimate Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Hunting Dog Training

The initial aspects of training a hunting dog can seem daunting. But when you break down the process into its key goals and basic timeline,...

1000 Most Cool Dog Names

You've adopted a dog and it's now time to name your pup. If you're looking for cool dog names, we've got a huge list...
4 Best Dog Breed Quiz Online Websites

4 Best Online Dog Breed Selector Quizzes

Getting a dog is a big commitment, and most future owners—rightfully so—want to find a pet that fits their current lifestyle. Similar to symptom checkers,...

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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...