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How to Take a Dog's Temperature With a Thermometer

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Take a Dog’s Temperature With a Thermometer

Do you know how to take a dog's temperature with a thermometer? It's something that all pet owners must know because it can even save your dog's life.
Holidays with Dogs - How to Travel on Vacation with Your Dog

Holidays with Dogs: How to Travel on Vacation with Your Dog

Around the holidays a lot of people travel to see friends and family. A dilemma that many of us become faced with is what...
10 Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Resident Pets

10 Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Resident Pets

To make a smooth introduction of a new dog to your existing pets, certain precautionary measures must be followed. With appropriate planning and guidance,...
How to Ensure Good Sleep for Puppies

How to Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep for Puppies

Despite seeming like boundless bundles of rambunctious energy, puppies, too, need sleep just like adult dogs and their human counterparts. Interestingly enough, puppies and...
Plants Toxic to Dogs and Plants Safe for Dogs - The ULTIMATE List

The Ultimate List of Toxic and Safe Plants, Seeds for Dogs

The idea of gardening when you have a dog can be daunting. Even if you do not garden but have plants around, not only...
how to get dog pee smell out of carpet

How to Get Dog Pee Smell Out of Carpet

Accidents happen, especially when you're potty training your pooch. That's why it's important for all owners to know how to get dog pee smell out of carpet.
12 Things to Do When You Find an Abandoned Dog

12 Things to Do When You Find an Abandoned Dog

Spotting an abandoned pet is an all too common occurrence. For an animal lover, it's often difficult not to try to rescue every abandoned...
How to Fix Your Dog's Noise Phobia and Loud Noise Anxiety

How to Fix Your Dog’s Noise Phobia and Loud Noise Anxiety

Caring for a dog that is afraid of thunder, fireworks or other loud noises can leave you feeling helpless. The level of noise anxiety...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with Dogs

In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's just too perfect to spend...
29 Things You Do That Your Dog Secretly Hates

29 Things You Do That Your Dog Secretly Hates

As dog parents, we like to think that we understand our pets well, but sometimes our efforts aren’t as well received as we’d like...
Dog Teeth Whitening - Step by Step

Dog Teeth Whitening: Here Are Your Options

Many studies show that we first notice a smile when we meet a person. We take a mental note of the person’s teeth, mouth,...
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...

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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...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

Spring is not only the best time to shake off the winter gloom, but it's also the perfect time to exercise and detoxify! Dogs can...
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12 Ways to Introduce a Puppy to Outdoor Adventures Safely

The winter's end is near... are you excited to get back to exploring the great outdoors? If you're wondering how to introduce a puppy to...
Spring Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners

6 Keys to Spring Cleaning Success for Dog Owners

Ah, the first days of spring! Crocuses blooming, fresh breezes, warm sunshine, and enough light that you can see every furball on the carpet and...
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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...