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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.

How to Make a Dog Happy in 8 Simple Ways

How to Make a Dog Happy in 8 Simple Steps

Your main job as a pet owner is to learn how to make a dog happy, and these 8 easy tips are sure to excite Fido. They'll be a lot of fun for you, too!
Gardening and Dogs - Top 9 Tips to Keep Your Pooch Safe

Gardening with Dogs: 9 Tips to Keep Pets Safe

Your zen time among plants can be improved by the presence of a dog. More importantly, gardening and dogs can be as good a...
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15 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Dog Owners from a Fellow Pup Parent (Updated 2023)

I've been a dog owner for over 20 years and have adopted and rescued many, many dogs in the past. And let me tell you straight away:...
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...
Top 35 Unique Summer Adventures to Have with Your Dog

35 Summer Adventures for Dog Owners

Summer is the perfect time to take time off work and head out for an adventure! While many dog owners don’t think to take...
20 Dog Walking and Sitting Horror Stories

20 Crazy Dog-Sitting Horror Stories

Using professional pet sitting or dog walking services or simply asking friends to take your pet for a few days is a good way...
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9 Tips for Running with Dogs

Running can be a great pastime for dogs, not to mention that you and your dog get to spend time and bond together. However, safely...
Home Renovation Tips for Dog Owners

20 Home Renovation Tips for Dog Owners

Adopting a dog means changes not only within your family, to your schedule and budget, but also to your home. Sometimes, our apartments or houses...
25 Benefits of Kids Growing Up with Pets

25 Benefits of Kids Growing Up with Pets

Bringing a dog into a family with small children around is not a decision to take lightly. Many parents are concerned about the health and...
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...
6 Reasons You Should Always Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop

6 Reasons to Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop

For some dog owners, it may sometimes seem like an imposition to pick up dog poop, but it’s our responsibility. And the reason it's...
11 Dog Sports Your Active Dog Can Compete In

11 Most Popular Dog Sports

If you have an active dog on your hands, there are plenty of dog sports to consider that can help to burn off some...

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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...