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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.

Photography Expert's Tips for Dog Photo Shoots

5 Photography Expert’s Tips for Barking Awesome Dog Photo Shoots

Dogs move continuously. How are you supposed to get a picture of your Fido that isn't blurry? Right when you’re about to click the shutter...
Christmas Gifts for Dog Lovers

20 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Dog Lovers

Shopping for the dog lover in your life just got easier because we’ve pulled together 20 awesome gift ideas for the holiday season! Whether...
What Your Dog's Sleeping Position Says About Him

Dog’s Sleeping Position and What It Says About Him

What does my dog's sleeping position mean? Did you know that the average dog sleeps about 12-13 hours each day? Puppies and senior dogs sleep even...
puppy games without toys

10 Puppy Games Without Toys to Entertain Your Bored Fidos

Toys are just tools to make an activity enjoyable for your pups. But it doesn’t have to be the focus of the game. In fact, there...
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.
Animal Hoarding - What You Must Know

Animal Hoarding: What You Must Know

Many of us are familiar with the psychological disorder of compulsive hoarding. Typically, it's people who collect inanimate objects excessively because they're unable to...
Top 10 Unique Books About Dogs That All Dog Owners Must Read

10 Unique Books About Dogs That All Dog Owners Must Read

If you're like me, you like learning as much as you can about your canine companion and how best to care for her. Reading...
20 Dog Documentaries on Netflix and Amazon Prime

20 Dog Documentaries on Netflix and Amazon

For all the dog lovers that can’t get enough of everything dog, Netflix and Amazon Prime has something great to offer. We've gone through...
Thanksgiving Dog Show 2017

Thanksgiving Dog Show 2018: When Is It and 4 Reasons to Watch It

The Thanksgiving Dog Show is becoming a tradition in many pet owners' households in the U.S. the same way as watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, special...
Things You Can Learn From a Dog

10 Things You Can Learn From Your Dog

Our dogs are so much more than pets. They are precious members of our family, and we love them dearly. They offer us support,...
Bringing A Dog to Thanksgiving Dinner

How to Include Your Dog in Thanksgiving Dinner

Last week we were talking about DIY dog Halloween costumes and now we're jumping right into Thanksgiving. The holiday season goes so quickly! It's the...
The Science Guide on Therapy Dogs for Depression

Science on Therapy Dogs for Depression: Fact or Fiction?

For years, therapy dogs have been employed as assistants to physically disabled individuals. More recently, the use of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been expanded...

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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...