Returning Dog to Shelter - 5 Things to Consider Before You Actually Do It

Returning Dog to Shelter? Consider This First

Having to return your adopted or rescued dog is never an easy decision, but sometimes it is simply necessary. According to ASPCA, among the...
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15 Sad Facts About Homeless Pets

The internet is full of sad homeless pets stories like the one of Al and Oolu. Al Ritch found the senior dog Oolu lost...
10 Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Resident Pets

10 Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Resident Pets

To make a smooth introduction of a new dog to your existing pets, certain precautionary measures must be followed. With appropriate planning and guidance,...
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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:...
50 Dog Adoption Questions They’re Going to Ask You

50 Dog Adoption Questions Shelters Ask

Adopting a dog is not always simple. While the process of dog adoption is straightforward, especially with reputable dog breeders or animal shelters, it's...
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...
Top 10 Things To Do Before Bringing Home A Rescue Dog

Do These 10 Things Before Bringing Home A Rescue Dog

If you ask pet owners who've done impulse adoption, they'll tell you from experience that this is not a good idea for neither you...
Rescuing a Dog From a Shelter

13 Tips for Rescuing a Dog from a Shelter

While there are many advantages to adopting a dog from a shelter (vs buying from a breeder or pet store), it's not always that...
How One Veteran is Helping Shelter Dogs in Need

TOP #106: How One Veteran is Helping Shelter Dogs in Need

In this podcast we're speaking with Matthew Lamarand of Dogology University about his work with shelter dogs - training them for service and rehoming them.
26 Ways Bad Dog Owners Ruin Pet Ownership for Everyone Else

26 Ways Bad Dog Owners Ruin Pet Ownership for Everyone Else

There are certain individuals who should not have pets because they treat their animals poorly, and in turn, ruin pet ownership for everyone else....
5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Adopting a Dog

5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Adopting a Dog

Some owners admit MYSELF INCLUDED that we've jumped at the opportunity of adopting a dog without doing much research into what taking care of...
Should You Take Care of Someone Else’s Dog

Should You Take Care of Someone Else’s Dog? 4 Things to Consider

For anyone who loves dogs, taking care of someone else's pet may sound like a great idea at first. However, there are several things...

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