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Reasons Why Kids Need a Dog

12 Reasons Why Your Child Needs a Dog

Having a dog as a pet, should have a positive impact for the whole family, especially for the children. A family dog can grow...
Top 20 Pet-Friendly Christmas Decorations Safe for Dogs

20 Pet-Friendly Christmas Decorations Safe for Dogs

Dog owners know that when the Christmas time comes, it is necessary to take certain precautions in order to keep your dogs safe from...
Top 20 Most Dangerous Christmas Decorations for Dogs

20 Most Dangerous Christmas Decorations for Dogs

Making sure that your dog is safe during Christmas can be a really demanding task, especially if you are not familiar with all possible...
Best Dog Boarding

Best Dog Boarding Services: Comparing DogVacay / Rover vs. Care vs. Fetch! vs. Petsitters

Placing your dog in the care of someone else is worrying. Fortunately, there are many dog boarding and pet sitting services that offer personal...
Best Christmas Dog Movies

82 Heartwarming Christmas Dog Movies [Infographic]

Looking to incorporate a little canine love into your holiday season this year? The best Christmas dog movies will put a smile on any pet...
Top 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Gift Dogs for Christmas

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Gift Dogs for Christmas

Choosing a Christmas gift for your friends or family members is not an easy thing to do, and in many cases, it is downright...
happy tail syndrome

A Case Against Cutting Dogs’ Tails and Ears

With the excitement of bringing home a purebred puppy, many new owners are given the option they perhaps had never even thought of before...
Christmas presents for dogs

15 Useful Christmas Presents for Dogs

Looking for something unique to gift your dog this year for Christmas? Then you’re in luck because today, we’re talking about some of the most...
Christmas Safety Tips for Pet Owners

39 Christmas Safety Tips for Pet Owners [Infographic]

Christmas isn’t too far off, and experienced pet owners know that this means a house full of potential pet hazards. If this is your...

Are Christmas Cactus Poisonous to Dogs?

Dogs are often mischievous creatures who like to explore, sniff and, of course, eat everything. This can often get them into trouble and cause...

41 Unique Holiday Gifts for Dog Owners and Dog Lovers (Updated 2024)

The holidays are just around the corner again, and you're probably getting ready to do gift shopping for your dog-adoring friends and family. You've...
Honey for Dogs

The Science-based Guide on Benefits of Honey for Dogs

Used by humans in a wide variety of forms, honey is a natural source of sugar, and now dog owners are looking to see...

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7 Ways to Ease Dog Anxiety on Halloween Night

Halloween is one of the most stressful nights of the year for dogs. The doorbell rings constantly, costumes confuse them, and fireworks or loud...
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20 Signs a Dog is Stressed (Based on Science)

Stress is a normal part of life for everyone, including dogs. The truth is: stress isn’t always bad either! It reminds us to eat, helps...
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12 Fun Halloween Activities for Dogs

Halloween fun will not be complete without celebrating it with our dogs. While you can't give your dog the usual Halloween sweets and chocolates, there...
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100+ Fall Dog Names For Your Autumn Puppy

It's no secret that dogs love fall. With the colder weather, crisper air, and the overall cozy vibes... what's not to like? It's also arguably...
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12 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.
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How to Throw a Dog-Friendly Halloween Party: 6 Tips Inside!

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for pet owners in the United States. In fact, more than 30 million Americans dress up...
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12 Best Halloween Treats For Dogs + 3 Homemade Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner, and you'll soon need to find creative ways to get your dog's cooperation while trying on different Halloween...
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Dogs in Halloween Movies (31 Scary and Adorable Movie Pups!)

Halloween wouldn't be complete without watching our favorite spooky films. And if you're a dog lover, your watchlist must include Halloween movies with dogs...
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7 Fall Foods Toxic to Dogs (and Safe Ones!)

Pumpkin spice season may be your favorite time of year, but did you know many classic fall foods can actually be dangerous for your...
Top 15 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy in the Fall

15 Fall Pet Safety Tips This Autumn Season

The days are getting shorter and the weather is starting to get cooler. That means it's the autumn season! Fall is an ideal time to...