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High Frequency Training How to Use Dog Whistles

High Frequency Training: How to Use Dog Whistles

The dog whistle operates at a higher frequency than the average human is able to hear but that a canine can decipher. Developed by Francis...
Playtime Protectors - Dog Playpens or Pet Gates

Playtime Protectors: Dog Playpens or Pet Gates?

Playtime is the best time for a dog. He gets the chance to stretch out his legs and play with his favorite person ever—you! However,...
Service Dogs - What You Need to Know

Service Dogs: What You Need to Know

According to the University of Arizona, about 1% of individuals with disabilities use a Service Dog. Each day these dogs make a significant impact...
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...
Fluff Your Puppy Pet Grooming Tools for the Job

Fluff Your Pup: Vital Pet Grooming Tools for the Job

Just like humans, your dogs need to practice good hygiene habits. Unfortunately, dogs cannot groom themselves, leaving it up to you to make sure your...
Doggy Poop Bags and How to Live With Them

Doggy Poop Bags and How We Live With Them

Today I’d like to talk about a topic that dog owners most likely don’t think about that often: doggie poop bags or waste bags. Not every...
Durable Dog Toys That Will Outlast Your Puppy's Jaws

Durable Dog Toys That Will Outlast Your Puppy’s Jaws

Let’s talk about an issue that all dog owners understand. I’d like you to think for a moment about how many toys your dog...
Dog Clipper Blades - Pro Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Using Them

Dog Clipper Blades: Pro Tips and Tricks for Using Them

One of the most common misconceptions about dog grooming is that using pet hair clippers on a canine is simple. A good pet groomer may...
How I Keep My Dog's Skin and Coat Healthy

How I Keep My Dog’s Skin and Coat Healthy

I love grooming my dog! But for this love affair to continue, I always try to ensure that her skin and coat are healthy,...
How Professional Pet Groomers Groom Dogs

How Professional Pet Groomers Groom Dogs

From my experience with dog grooming during my time in the grooming course, I've learned all the special ways of how dogs are groomed,...
How to Deal With Dog Aggression Without Training Collars

How to Deal With Dog Aggression Without Training Collars

Dogs aren’t always going to behave; that common sense knowledge is apparent to every pet owner in the world. However, not all dogs misbehave in...
How to Use Shock Collars in a Humane Fashion

How to Use Shock Collars in a Humane Fashion

Training collars are known by several names — shock collars, remote training collars, electronic dog collars, e-collars — and they are the subject of...

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10 Best Thanksgiving Treats for Dogs (Store-Bought & DIY!)

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for everything good in your life. Since all pets easily fall into this category, it is also...
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10 Cutest & Funniest Dog Thanksgiving Cards

Showing appreciation for your family and friends is what Thanksgiving is all about, and one of the most popular ways to show affection is...
How to Prepare Pets for Daylight Saving Time

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...
Small Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed Or Bark

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...
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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...