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My Dog Was Bit - 5 Things You Should Do Immediately

What to Do If My Dog Was Bit?

When your own dog is attacked by another, it can be a scary moment. The flurry of teeth, fur, growling, and yelps creates an...
New Puppy Checklist - 15 Things You Must Do

New Puppy Checklist: 15 Things You Must Do

Before bringing home a new puppy, there are a few things to do to make their home-coming comfortable and safe. Preparing a new puppy...
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9 Most Common Dog Health Issues

Veterinary medicine has made a lot of progress in predicting future health problems in dogs, and veterinarians (and owners) are now much more effective...
Crate Training a Dog

16 Tips for Crate Training a Dog Effectively

Crate training a dog can be an effective method in providing the feel of peace and safety for dogs in your absence. It's also for...
8 Ways to Make Your Dogs and Cats Get Along

8 Ways to Make Your Dog and Cat Get Along

A household with multiple pets can be a challenging feat, especially if they are different species. Cats and dogs notoriously don’t get along, but...
How To Clean Dog's Eyes

How to Clean Dog’s Eyes: Quick Tips and Tricks

Whether your dog has tear stains or just boogers on the eyes, it's important for dog owners to learn how to clean dog's eyes. Here's my quick guide.
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6 Tips on How to Make a Dog with a Slipped Disc Comfortable

Knowing how to make a dog with a slipped disc comfortable is imperative if your dog is diagnosed with this condition. Also, be sure to consult your vet.
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5 Tips on How to Make Dog Toys Cheaply

Once you figure out what your dog likes, you can learn how to make dog toys that will entice him and provide him with hours of enjoyment.
The Guide to Introducing Dogs to Newborns

14 Tips for Introducing Dogs to Newborns

Introducing dogs to kids and vice versa is an important step. As a dog owner bringing home a newborn from the hospital, there are...
How To Train A Dog To Behave Around Kids Guide

How to Train a Dog to Behave Around Kids

It is important to teach your children how to respect dogs, but you also need to know how to train a dog to behave around kids.
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How to Crate Train a Dog

Some owners mistakenly think of crating as dog's jail, but experts disagree. Learning how to crate train a dog is a huge asset for most pet parents.
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How to Train Dogs to Use Stairs and Ramps

There are a number of reasons for buying stairs or ramps for dogs. Usually, they're used with puppies or senior dogs with arthritis, dogs with...

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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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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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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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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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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...

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

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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...
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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...