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Katherine is certified in Domestic Animal Sciences and Animal Grooming with primary focus on dogs. She has had her pet canine, Anastasia, for two years now, who is also her ESA service dog. Katherine has written multiple articles about pets and their grooming, and has knowledge on multiple specialty pet grooming products for dogs.

Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs

Dog owners who live in areas with venomous snakes know how dangerous these animals can be to their pets. Snake avoidance training for their...

Our Top 13 Choices for a Dog-Friendly Hike

Everyone knows that physical activity isn’t just beneficial to humans. Our pets require it, too. For the outdoor enthusiast, hiking can be the perfect...

Review Top 4 Carpet Cleaner for Pets

It doesn’t matter if you have a brand new puppy or an adult dog; pet accidents happen occasionally. Rather than face a difficult mess...

How to Get Pet Stains Out of the Carpet and Furniture

Uh-oh, you've come home to see a stain left on the carpet. Unfortunately this is a common problem for pet parents. If you have a...

Top 7 Cutest Wrinkly Dog Breeds You Should Get

There’s nothing better than seeing a super squishy, wrinkly dog face. For many pet owners, the extra skin gives their pup an incredible appearance...

Dog’s Excessive Drooling: Why, How, and Living With It

Dog's excessive drooling comes hand-in-hand with our furry companions and is a normal phenomenon for dogs of all sizes. Depending on the breed of...

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...

Moving With a Dog [Helping Your Dog Adjust Before, During &...

Moving can be a fun. It is an exciting time for everyone involved. It is important to remember that our canine companions often fail...

WARNING: Do Not Use This Deadly Flea Collar on Your Dog!

When her veterinarian approached Rhonda Bomwell about purchasing a flea and tick collar, she took his advice to heart. Pierre was a 9-year-old Papillon...

Virtual Vets Trends: How It Works & Who’s the Best

Whenever there’s an issue with our furry companion, it’s easy to call the vet and book an appointment. Unfortunately, many pets find the vet’s...

7 Ways of Deshedding a Dog

It may be a little embarrassing when guests leave your home all covered in dog hair. And you'll find most of it all over...

5 Russian Dog Breeds That Might Interest You

A country as big as Russia, with 11 different time zones, surely has numerous dog breeds, as you can imagine. The country has somewhat...

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