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Dog Travel Bags - How to Choose the Right One

Dog Travel Bags: How to Choose the Right One

One of the wonderful things about dogs compared with other pets is their portability. Not only can you take them out for a run,...
DIY Dog Bed Project - Ideas from Around the Internet

7 DIY Dog Bed Project Ideas and Guides

From Pomeranian princess to burly Bulldogs, one thing all dogs have in common is a need to snooze. Some of them do it stretched...
Agility Training For Dogs - The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Agility Training For Dogs: The Ultimate Beginners Guide

Watching the clever Border Collie, Tex, win the 2015 Westminster Dog Agility Contest or the whip-quick retriever, Joy, earn the large dog agility prize...
Training Dogs with Electronic Collars

Ask a Dog Trainer: Training Dogs with Electronic Shock Collars

Training a dog isn't something to venture into lightly. There are numerous methods of dog training, and every canine responds differently to each one. Finding...
Benefits of Raising Your Children with Dogs

The Benefits of Raising Your Children with Dogs

Dog lovers understand many of the benefits of having a canine companion. They lift our spirits and console us when we're feeling sad. Dogs...
10 Best Dog Magazines of 2020

10 Best Dog Magazines

As dog owners, we must keep up-to-date with new developments in the pet industry. Learning about new pet technology, breakthroughs in the veterinary field,...
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Dog Identification Tags: A Dog Owner’s Buying Guide

A lost dog can happen to anyone. No matter how careful you are, it can only take a moment for your beloved buddy to...
Pet Insurance Comparison - What is the Best Pet Insurance for Dogs

Pet Insurance Comparison: What is the Best Pet Insurance for Dogs?

Pet insurance is a growing industry, and many people speculated about its importance when it first hit the market. A lot of folks thought...
Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day: Building Awareness of Shelter Dogs

Take Your Dog to Work Day is an initiative started by Pet Sitters International in 1999 as a way of celebrating what fantastic friends...
Homemade Dog Toys

Top 10 Ideas for Homemade Dog Toys

Making homemade dog toys can be fun and rewarding for you and your canine companion. It allows you to be creative and make something that...
Best Dog Bike Leash for Cycling with Dogs

Top 12 Best Dog Bike Leash Choices

Running and cycling with dogs is becoming very popular. Now as the weather improves, more dog parents are leaving houses on their bicycles and love...
How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

Let’s Talk: How to Take Great Photos of Your Dog

Last week I dove into an interesting and whimsical topic - do dogs actually watch TV? This week I feel like I should keep...

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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To bathe a dog that hates water, first, choose the best location, whether outdoors or in the sink. Brush their coat first...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Puppies up to 12 months should be taken to the vet every 3 to 4 weeks for their initial vaccines, while adult...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...
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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

I'm sure every pet owner who enjoys a nice walk outside with their dogs has experienced this: Fido spots a squirrel, rabbit, or bird,...
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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...