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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...
Responsible Breeding

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...
Canine Genetics - How to Make a Dog

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...
How to Dress Your Dog and Avoid Embarassment

How to Dress Your Dog and Avoid Embarrassment

Today I’m going to talk about a topic that every dog owner has an opinion on. In fact, the opinions of this topic tend...
How to Write a Dog Breeding Business Plan

How to Write a Dog Breeding Business Plan

There are not many things that are cuter than a little newborn puppy, and being able to watch him be born and grow 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...
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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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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,...
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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,...