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5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

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...
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How to Legally Bury a Dog

When a beloved dog passes away, it isn’t uncommon to want to bring their body home and bury them close to where they lived,...
Tips on How to Put on a Dog Harness

How to Put on Different Types of Dog Harnesses

You've finally bought a good dog harness for your Fido, but now there's a problem - how do you easily put on a pet...
13 Things Your Dog Deserves to Experience With You

13 Things Your Dog Deserves to Experience With You

For their unconditional love and loyalty, dogs do deserve the occasional treat from their humans, but there are a few more things your pooch...
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Can Humans Get Worms from Dogs?

When owners bring their dogs to my clinic to deal with worms, they often ask, can humans get worms from dogs? The simple answer is...

12 Tips for Caring for Newborn Puppies

You never know when you may need the knowledge for care for newborn puppies. In one recent story, a dog whose puppies died before...
Old Baby Bathtub as DIY Dog Bed

12 Creative Ideas to Turn Everyday Items Into a DIY Dog Bed

Most pet stores have affordable dog beds but these often look generic or made of poor quality. If you're a little handy with some...
25 Ways to Manage Diabetes in Dogs

25 Ways to Manage Diabetes in Dogs [Infographic]

Diabetes is a disease of the endocrine system which manages everything including hormones, metabolism, growth, and development in the dog. In the case of diabetes...
12 Must-Haves for Camping With Your Dog

12 Must-Haves for Camping With Your Dog

These some of the most important things to bring with you if you’re going camping with your furry best friend. If you're yet to try...
Kids vs Dogs - Differences and Similarities of Raising Children and Dogs

Kids vs Dogs: Differences and Similarities in Raising Them

As a devoted pet parent, you have likely made the comparison of pet parenthood to being a human parent. You have also likely heard...
Renting with Dogs - Top 8 Tips for Leasing ApartmentHouse as a Pet Owner

8 Tips for Leasing Apartment/House as a Pet Owner

Finding a good apartment or house as a pet owner can be difficult since a landlord is likely to prefer a tenant without pets....
The Guide to Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

Financial Independence and Dog Ownership

The concept of financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) is becoming increasingly popular, and Americans today are saving more than we previously thought. But...

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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...
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6 Best & Safe Chocolate Alternatives for Dogs

Chocolates are a quintessential part of our Valentine's Day celebration... but what about our dogs? Nothing says "I love you" like chocolate, but even a...
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Virtual Dog Training Classes & 6 Online Places to Try

Did you know that more dog owners than ever are turning to online virtual dog training classes? What started as a pandemic trend has now...
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How to Train a Rescue Dog: 7 Actionable Steps

About 5.8 million pets entered shelters and rescue centers in the United States in 2024. 4.2 million of them had been adopted into loving...
Aloka the Peace Dog

Meet Aloka the Peace Dog!

On a quiet stretch of U.S. Route 21, amid honking horns from speeding vehicles, a soft rhythm echoes ahead. Scantily padded or bare feet on...
Bernedoodle Breed Profile

Bernedoodle Dog Breed Profile

Imagine a dog with the intelligence of a Poodle and the gentle loyalty of a Bernese Mountain Dog. Fascinating, right? That's exactly what you'll...
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AI in Pet Care: 8 Artificial Intelligence Tools to Monitor Dog...

There's no doubt that Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm across all industries, including pet care. AI in pet care is revolutionizing how...
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Dog Holiday Gift-Wrapping Safety Tips & Ideas

It's the gift-wrapping season! But did you know that common gift-wrapping materials, like ribbons, tinsel, and glitter, can pose serious health risks to dogs if...