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5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

As nice as it is to be able to let your dog out into the yard while you get ready for work, it’s can...

14 Preparation Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

Chances are you love the great outdoors as much as we do and you want to take your companion along for the adventure. There are...

11 Dog Crate Safety Tips [Infographic]

Crates are useful training and safety tools for dog owners and a resting place for the dog. Crating is highly recommended by professional trainers...

Dogs And Fireworks: What Owners Can Do So Dogs Won’t Run...

The number of dogs who run away from home because of fear of fireworks usually spike around holidays that allow fireworks in the city,...

14 Safety Tips for Adopting a Dog When You Have Kids

A dog can be a child’s best friend and playmate, but bringing a new dog home to a family with children can be worrying....

15 Tips on Pet Proofing Your Home in Preparation for a...

I’ve heard the advice that new parents should literally crawl around their home to get an idea of what their growing toddler might get...

15 Mistakes Even the Best Dog Owners Can Make

Getting a new dog is exciting, especially if you've never had a pet before. You can't expect to be a perfect dog owner from...

6 Tips to Keep Your Dog Secure in a Car

Whether you are planning a car trip with your pooch or simply going grocery shopping around the block, securing your dog in a car...

Dog on Dog Attack: How to Safely Break Up a Dog...

It's inevitable to encounter other dogs when taking your pooch for a daily walk around the neighborhood or to a dog park. While generally,...

15 Safety Tips for Traveling with Dogs in Cars

Some dogs and their owners definitely come as a pair. They always want to be together. If your dog enjoys going for a ride, traveling...

20 Valentine’s Day Safety Tips for Pet Owners [Infographic]

Valentine’s Day is a lot of fun, but it can be anything but fun for your pets. Animal poison control and emergency vets see...

Are Nylabones Safe for Dogs and Puppies?

Getting a chew toy for your dog is a great way to occupy him, prevent destructive behavior and anxiety, and keep your pet's teeth...

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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...
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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...