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How to Make My Dog an Emotional Support Dog

How to Make Your Dog an Emotional Support Dog

Your dog offers you comfort and support any time you have an emotional need or crisis. You have often felt like you would be...
Essential Oils for Dogs

9 Reasons to Use Essential Oils for Dogs

I first learned about essential oils a few years ago. I was a new mother and din't want to use chemical filled bug sprays,...
How To Feed Dogs To Deal With and Prevent Allergies

7 Tips on How To Feed Dogs to Deal With and Prevent Allergies

Allergies in dogs are more common than you may think, and should not be confused with food intolerance. Intolerance is dealt with in a completely...
Cynophobia - How to Overcome Fear of Dogs

How to Overcome Fear of Dogs: Cynophobia in Adults and Children

Do you get nervous around dogs? Have you been wondering how to overcome fear of dogs? You're not alone. With the growing pet population,...
How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

Accidents happen to the best of us and the same goes for our pets. When your dog has an accident in the house, you...
How to Clean Dog Vomit from Carpet

How to Clean Dog Vomit from Carpet

Becoming a fur parent is a very exciting moment, but one that comes with a lot of responsibility and work. And by work, I mean...
How to Get Rid Of Dog Dandruff

How to Get Rid Of Dog Dandruff

Like people, dogs can suffer from dandruff, little white flakes scattered throughout their fur. Dandruff has both primary and secondary causes. Primary one is...
Introducing dogs to your chicken

How to Introduce Dogs to Your Chickens: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tried to introduce dogs to your chickens? Or are you planning to do so?  The idea of canines and chickens getting along...
Home Remedies for Ear Mites in Dogs

3 Best Home Remedies for Ear Mites in Dogs

Ear mites are common parasites found in dogs, but there's lots of misconceptions about them. These home remedies for ear mites in dogs can be used easily.
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Dog Back Injury: Causes, Prevention, Signs & Treatment

Your dog’s back is incredibly important to them. Animals that walk on four legs rely on their hindquarters for certain things and their front...
17 Rules to Keep Kids and Dogs Safe

Dogs and Kids: 17 Rules to Keep Kids and Dogs Safe

Dogs can be unpredictable. Their social language is very different compared to humans, and this is important for pet owners with kids. While some breeds...

How to Get Your Dog to Stop Barking

Excessive barking is a common complaint of dog owners. If your pet barks more than normal, you can easily learn how to get a dog to stop barking.

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6 Ways to Prepare Pets for Daylight Saving Time

Pets might not understand the concept of minutes and hours the way we do, but they have a sense of time based on biological...
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Fall Allergies in Dogs: Signs, Prevention, and Treatments

Amber leaves, cooler temperatures, pumpkin spice in the air... only a few things we love about the fall season. But apart from the good...
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Top 15 Medium & Small Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed Or...

Whatever the size and breed of dog is, one thing is sure: all of them bark and shed to a certain extent. If the noise...
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15 Safe Human Medications for Dogs

In most cases, you should only give your dog medicines that are manufactured specifically for them. According to a study, one of the leading causes...
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17 Best Dog Thanksgiving Clothes, Costumes & Outfits

Whether your dog needs a warm jacket to join your family for football or you’d like to snap a few pictures of him dressed...

20 Most-Asked Questions from Dog Owners in 2025

We're in the last quarter of 2025, and we thought it's best to round up all the popular and most-asked questions from dog owners...
Fall and Winter Dog Clothes - Fall Pet Safety tips

11 Large Dog Clothes Your Big Pet Needs This Fall and...

Dog fashion is not limited to small dogs that fit inside purses. Now, there's plenty of stylish large dog clothes for big dogs! While some...
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10 Pet-Friendly Fall Home Decor Safe for Dogs and Cats

Pumpkins, candles, throws, and a simmer pot in the kitchen... fall home decor sets the perfect mood for this cozy season. Unfortunately for us pet...
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8 Best Halloween Dog Statues for Your Spooky Decoration

Now that Halloween is almost upon us, we're finalizing every set of decorations in our houses, costumes, and treats. Whether you're planning to join a...
Halloween Bandana for Dogs

10 Best Halloween Bandana for Dogs Who Don’t Like Costumes

One of the best parts of Halloween is dressing up! The costumes and decorations are everything when celebrating the spooky season. However—and I'm sure most...