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6 Tips for Cutting Your Dog’s Nails at Home

It's time to cut your dog's nails, but you're not sure how to do it. Your dog is fidgety; you've never done this before,...
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6 Important Tips for Long Distance Traveling with Your Dog

Traveling with your four-legged friend can sometimes be stressful if you own a dog.  Whether it is just a few hours' drives or a four-hour flight,...
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How To Train A Dog To Poop On A Leash

Some of you may have laughed when you read the title of this article. While it may seem like a joke to some, many...
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Vet’s Tips for Pet Store Owners: How to Advise Customers on Their Dog’s Diet

Pet store owners are often the first people that dog owners turn to for advice on the proper diet for their canines. So, what's...
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Ask a Vet: What’s the Best Dog Food for Arthritis and Joint Health?

As dogs age, their health deteriorates, and the most common health problem in senior dogs is osteoarthritis (1). Unfortunately, canine arthritis is not exclusive to...
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Ask a Vet: How to Put an Overweight Dog on a Diet?

In recent years, dogs - just like their human counterparts - have become more and more overweight (1). In fact, studies show that canine obesity...
15 Dog Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Science-Based

13 Dog Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Science-Based

Just Google the words dog nutrition tips, and you will be assaulted with a deluge of results. There are literally thousands of so-called tips. But which ones...
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Why Is My Dog Itching? 4 Scientific Reasons and Proven Treatments

While it may be remarkably cute for a dog to be scratching his floppy ear with a look of relief-induced bliss on its face,...
How to train an urban dog

How to Train an Urban Dog: Tricks to Turn Regular Walks Into Training Opportunities

Everyone knows that a happy, healthy and engaged dog makes for the best companion. In today’s urban, modern world it can be hard to...
Dog Breeds That Require the Most Care Maintenance and Money

High-Maintenance Hounds: The 4 Dogs That Require the Most Time, Effort, and Money

Bringing a new canine companion into your home is a big decision and one that should be met with careful consideration. After all, your new...
The Saga of Pet Ownership

The Saga of Dog Ownership – A First-Hand Account

As far back as I can remember, I had always wanted a dog. Like every kid, I begged and begged until my parents relented....
Dog Ownership and the Nonexistence of Time

Dogs and the Nonexistence of Time

Have you ever met a bloodhound? They are incredibly gentle, intelligent and stubborn creatures, loyal to their human friends, unbelievably tolerant of other animals and...

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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

Spring is not only the best time to shake off the winter gloom, but it's also the perfect time to exercise and detoxify! Dogs can...
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12 Ways to Introduce a Puppy to Outdoor Adventures Safely

The winter's end is near... are you excited to get back to exploring the great outdoors? If you're wondering how to introduce a puppy to...
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6 Keys to Spring Cleaning Success for Dog Owners

Ah, the first days of spring! Crocuses blooming, fresh breezes, warm sunshine, and enough light that you can see every furball on the carpet and...
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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...
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How to Set Up a Dog Feeding Station + 5 Creative...

If your dog’s bowls always seem to migrate around the kitchen or you’re tired of stepping on stray kibbles, a dedicated dog feeding station...