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Best Dog Books Every Dog Owner Must Read

25 Best Dog Books Every Owner Must Read

I know that Christmas of 2015 is already over, and you've probably used some of those Christmas gift ideas for dogs of your own,...
All the Steps to Preventing and Treating Heat Stroke in Dogs

8 Steps to Preventing and Treating Heat Stroke in Dogs

Heat stroke can be incredibly dangerous to dogs. Canines are not able to handle heat as well as humans, making them more susceptible to...
How to Start a Dog Daycare Business

How to Start a Dog Daycare Business

These days there are a lot of homes where both parents need to generate income to make ends meet, so off their children go...
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8 Causes of Excessive Thirst in Dogs (Polydipsia)

Have you noticed your dog drinking more water than usual? This may be just temporary or a sign of illness. Dogs' excessive thirst becomes...
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Dog Licking Carpet: Why and What to Do

Your dog's strange behavior can sometimes be a cause for concern. If your dog licking carpet for no apparent reason is a new thing, this...
The Guide to Limited Ingredient Dog Food

What Limited Ingredient Dog Food Really Is (And When You May Need It)

There are many "labels" of dog food types, and limited ingredient dog food is just one of the many dog food options. But how do...
12 Ways to Help Homeless Pets and Shelters

12 Ways to Help Homeless Pets and Shelters

Are you thinking of ways on how to give back to the world? What about providing some help to animal shelters and saving homeless...
Situations When Dogs Hate Their Humans

21 Situations When Dogs Hate Their Humans

“I really hate it when your little human forgets about boundaries.” ”Or when you think that you're a celebrity and we need to be remembered.” “When you’re talking...
My Dog Has a Bump on Her Private Area

Why Does My Dog Has a Bump on Her Private Area? 14 Possible Causes...

Any foreign bumps and lumps on our dogs are pretty worrisome, especially if you find them in areas that are more sensitive than others. So...
30 Fun Home Activities to Do With Your Dog While Sheltering-In-Place

30 Fun Home Activities with Dogs While Sheltering-in-Place Together

Staying at home for days can be hard for many, particularly if you are an outgoing person by nature with an active canine companion....
Best Puppy Potty Training Pads Comparison

Best Puppy Potty Training Pads Comparison: All-Absorb vs. AmazonBasics vs. PAW Puppy Potty Trainer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX3VaFXs69k When you bring a newly adopted puppy home, you'll want to invest in puppy pee pads to save your floors and carpets. These products...
How Dog Owners Justify Training Dogs With Shock Collars

How Dog Owners Justify Training Dogs With Shock Collars

Infamous dog shock collars, or e-collars, are the most controversial training tool in the dog world. On one side there are the people who...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...