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Dog Crate Sizes: How to Size a Dog Crate for a Perfect Fit

Our step-by-step guide on how to size a dog crate for a perfect fit by measuring your dog and using dog crate size chart, or dog crate sizes by breed.
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How to Make a Dog Drink Water: Easy to Follow Steps!

Sometimes your dog won't want to drink water. Whether he's recovering from surgery or just not feeling well, you need to know how to make a dog drink water. Here are a few methods.
Low Cost Dog Vaccinations and Where to Find Them

Low Cost Dog Vaccinations and Where to Find Them

Vaccines provide your pet dog with protection against many dangerous diseases. Unvaccinated dogs that live in cities and mix with other animals, or that...
Dog Nutrition 101: A Quick Overview of Dog Feeding

Dog Nutrition 101: How to Feed a Dog

To keep our dogs healthy and happy, a good and nutrient rich diet is vital. Most canines are active pets that need balanced diets of high quality...
Dog Food for Dogs with Diabetes - What to Look For

Dog Food for Dogs with Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Canine diabetes is a serious lifelong condition in dogs, thus it must be well managed by pet parents who wish to keep their dogs...
9 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Skin and Coat Health

9 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Skin and Coat Health

Your dog’s skin and coat obviously serve important functions such as providing warmth, offering protection, regulating body temperature, and providing and enhancing sensation. Skin...
When to Put Your Dog Down Checklist and The Quality of Life Scale

Checklist for When to Put Your Dog Down

One of the more frequently asked questions by dog owners of their vets is, “How will I know when it’s time?” According to the American...
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.
How To Pick the Best Dog

How to Pick the Best Dog for You Based On Your Living Situation

You shouldn’t rush into getting a dog. When choosing a pup that is right for you and your environment, there are many things to consider. By...
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How to Put a Bandana On a Dog

Bandanas can add a little pizzazz to Fido's look without having to wrestle him into a sweater, and learning how to put a bandana on a dog is simple!
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5 Quick & Easy Tips to Get Dog Pee Out of a Mattress

Accidents happen. When our pets have accidents, it can be especially annoying. Cleaning carpeting and washing bedding can be a hassle, but it's not as...
Dog in Heat - Complete Guide for Pet Owners

Dog in Heat? A Guide for Pet Owners

Dealing with a dog in heat can sometimes be a frustrating experience for owners who never had to deal with it before. But even without...

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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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Crate and Rotate: What It Is and How to Do It...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The crate-and-rotate method is a management strategy dog owners can use when dogs cannot be safely together due to aggression, resource guarding,...
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BBQ Safety for Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog Safe at...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some BBQ safety tips for dogs include keeping them away from the hot grill, grease, charcoal, and lighter fluid; being mindful of...

10 Beach Safety Tips for Dogs + Beach Hazards to Watch...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Some of the beach safety tips for dogs pet owners must follow include bringing plenty of fresh, clean water, providing dogs with...
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How to Keep Dogs Entertained While Home Alone

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Boredom in dogs can lead to anxiety and behavior problems; keep dogs entertained while home alone by using interactive toys with different...
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How to Stop a Dog Fight at Home: A Guide for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: To stop a dog fight at home, DO NOT place your hands in front of the fight. Instead, create a distraction using...
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How to Train a Dog to Use a Bell for Potty...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Start by introducing the bell and letting the dog get familiar with it until they become more confident touching it with their...
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Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)

Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners. I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
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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...