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Best Pet Business Insurance Plans

Best Pet Business Insurance Plans

Have you ever thought about what would happen if one of the dogs in your care had a major accident? A $2,500 Shar Pei...
Service Dogs - What You Need to Know

Service Dogs: What You Need to Know

According to the University of Arizona, about 1% of individuals with disabilities use a Service Dog. Each day these dogs make a significant impact...
Therapy Dog Training - How To Get Your Dog Certified

Therapy Dog Training: How To Get Your Dog Certified

Everyone needs a helping hand (or paw) once in a while. Therapy dogs are good for people who are struggling with mental illness, psychological...
How to Write a Dog Boarding Business Plan

How to Write a Dog Boarding Business Plan

You love dogs and want to open a dog boarding business, but you aren't sure where to begin. Unfortunately, running a successful dog kennel...
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Sunday’s Recap: Grooming Your Dog at Home

Another week has come and gone. I hope you've all enjoyed last week’s Sunday's Recap about the importance of socializing puppies. This week I...
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Let’s Talk: Responsible Dog Breeding

Hopefully you’ve all been able to check out my Sunday Recap from last week. Those columns give me a wonderful chance to connect with you...
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Op-Ed: Canine Genetics – How to Make a Dog

Many years ago, I decided to breed a litter of cocker spaniels. I had a solid-black female with a good pedigree, and after some...
Safe Playtime - Why You Should Consider a Pet Playpen for Dogs

Safe Playtime: Why You Should Consider a Playpen for Dogs

Dogs are some of the most unique, energetic, funny, and entertaining creatures in the world. If humans had half the energy that dogs do,...
How I Help My Dog Deal With Separation Anxiety

How I Help My Dog Deal With Separation Anxiety

One of the most common problems for pet parents is dealing with a dog that suffers from separation anxiety. Some dogs are destructive when...
How to Start a Dog Boarding Business

How to Start a Dog Boarding Business

Dog boarding is a great business opportunity for animal lovers and, according to The American Pet Products Association, is also one of the fastest-growing...
My Low-Calorie Superfood Secret To Training A Dog

My Low-Calorie Superfood Secret To Training A Dog

Everyone can agree that a well-mannered dog is more enjoyable to be around than a poorly-mannered dog, but teaching a dog even the most...
Pros Cons of Wireless Dog Containment Systems

Pros & Cons of Wireless Dog Containment Systems

There are some cases in which bias is inappropriate and not to be encouraged. Reporting the news, for example, or judging some sort of...

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17 Countries That Eat Dogs and Why They Do It

Here's a sad truth: some countries eat dogs to this day, and their governments don't do anything to stop this. We're a community of dog...
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7 Reasons Why Your Dog’s Stomach is Hard

Hopefully, when your dog’s stomach is hard, it was only caused by eating too much or drinking too much water too fast. But you don't want...
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What to Give a Dog with Upset Stomach: 10 Remedies

At some point, you'll have a dog with an upset stomach. In most cases, that is not a cause for concern and will disappear in...
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Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs and How to Manage It

Notice your pup wobbling on his feet? No, he's not just trying to be cute and clumsy. Some puppies are born with a neurological condition...
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10 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mixes You’ll Love

Looking to expand the family? Well, it’s never too late to try Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mixes! The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an aristocratic...
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Homemade Dog Food for Allergies: 12 Recipes to Try!

When commercial kibble no longer cuts it, many owners turn to homemade dog food for allergies to help their canines with food-borne sensitivities. I know...
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Why Is My Dog So Cute? Science Explained!

Believe it or not, our science friends studied why our dogs are so cute. What's even more surprising are their findings, one of which states...
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20 Mislabeled Aggressive Dog Breeds That Only Need Training

Unfortunately, many canines are often mislabeled as the most aggressive dog breeds. Certain dogs have a shorter fuse or a higher prey drive. People think...
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If you're looking for dog vulvar dermatitis home remedies, chances are you're now worried about the redness and swelling of your female dog's nether...