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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...
Tips for Pet Store Owners How to Advise Customers on Diet for Dogs

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...
Ask a Veterinarian - What Is the Best Dog Food for Arthritis and Joint Health

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...
Can Overweight Dogs Be Put On a Diet

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...
Reasons Why Is My Dog Itching

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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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
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How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
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How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To bathe a dog that hates water, first, choose the best location, whether outdoors or in the sink. Brush their coat first...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...