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Blogs for Dog Lovers

Sunday’s Recap: 9 Blogs for Dog Lovers

It's Sunday again, and you know what that means - time for my Sunday Recap. Did you have time to catch my column last week?...
Recall Command Basics and How to Teach It To Your Dog

Recall Command Basics and How to Teach It To Your Dog

There is nothing more rewarding than training your dog. Well, perhaps there are some things, but training’s way up there on the list. Although...
Dog Anxiety Treatments

Common Dog Anxiety Problems and Best Pet Anxiety Treatments

While psychological discomfort and ailments, particularly anxiety, are often thought to be limited to humans, that’s not the case. Dogs can suffer from anxiety...
Dog Business QA - Lasso Hancrafted Rope Pet Products

Dog Business Q&A: Manuel and Maria from LASSO

Happy Friday readers! I hope your week was as productive as mine. Did you get a chance to read last week's column Should Your...
How to Use Shock Collars in a Humane Fashion

How to Use Shock Collars in a Humane Fashion

Training collars are known by several names — shock collars, remote training collars, electronic dog collars, e-collars — and they are the subject of...
Why Some Dogs Dislike Men and What To Do About It

Why Some Dogs Dislike Men and What To Do About It

Some dogs have a problem with men. That’s the long and short of it. As a guy, this isn’t something to take personally, but...
Serendipity and Dogs

Op-Ed: Serendipity and Dogs

I’ve been thinking a lot about serendipity lately, which as you’ll understand in a moment if you don’t already, means that anything I learn...
How to Get Your Dog to Love Bathing

How to Get Your Dog to Love Bathing

Bath time! Just the phrase can strike fear in the heart of a pet owner. However, grooming and bathing your dog is part of...
What Are Breaking Scents for Hunting Dogs

What Are Breaking Scents for Hunting Dogs

Hunting with dogs is a pastime that stretches across the world and across centuries. Even when we were living in caves, dogs were chosen...
Dog Abuse

Dog Abuse: Let’s Fix This, One Dog At a Time

Animal abuse is one of the most heartbreaking things in the world, and dogs are the most common victims of animal cruelty. The Humane...
Virtual dog training classes are more cost-effective

Sunday’s Recap: Caring For Your Dog on a Budget

Another weekend is coming to a close, and what better to do on a Sunday afternoon than catch up with some reading. My column...
Depressed Pets - How to Help a Dog with Depression

Depressed Pets: How to Help a Dog with Depression

Did you know that dogs can suffer from depression just like humans? Doggie depression reduces a dog’s quality of life and limits his ability to...

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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...
AI in Pet Care: Artificial Intelligence in Dog Health Monitoring Tools

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...
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Puppy’s First Christmas: 6 Tips For a Safe & Joyful Holiday

I still remember how Christmas felt as a kid. All the twinkling lights, new scents, jolly music, yummy foods... it was magical! It's indeed the...
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8 Ways to Create a Calm Space for Pets During Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and gatherings to families around the world, but it can also overwhelm our dogs and cats with the noise,...
Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons

10 Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons You Must Know

Did you know that dogs can get dehydrated in cold weather just as much as in hot weather? It's the season when dogs are less...
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Dog Side Eye: What It Means & When to Worry (+...

You know that look dogs give when you move their favorite toy or say 'bath time'? Yep. The classic dog side eye, part sass,...