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How to Know If Your Dog Is Upset

How to Know If Your Dog Is Upset?

Dogs are extremely expressive animals, as long as you know what signs to look for. The body language of a dog is just as...
Best Pet Business Insurance Plans

Best Pet Business Insurance Plans

Have you ever thought about what would happen if one of the dogs in your care had a major accident? A $2,500 Shar Pei...
Microchips and Identification Tags - How to Pick the Right One

Microchips and Identification Tags: How to Pick the Right One?

Losing your dog is one of the biggest fears for all loving dog owners. We all know this, and with that in mind, it's...
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...
How to Write Dog's Pet Resume for Landlords

How to Write a Pet Resume for Landlords

Finding a perfect apartment or house to rent is hard enough as it is. However, if you also have a dog, then the mission...
How to Get Started with Dog Agility Training

TOP #74: How to Start with Dog Agility Training

In this podcast episode, Cindy Swiney of AAC explains how beginners can get started with dog agility training and get involved in the competition circle.
The Complete Guide on Osteosarcoma in Dogs

The Complete Guide on Osteosarcoma in Dogs

Each year approximately 8,000 to 10,000 dogs are diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Most frequently seen in large and giant breed dogs, this aggressive bone cancer...
Puppy Crate Training Schedule

Puppy Crate Training Schedule

Crate training a puppy has many benefits, both for you and the young dog, but it has to be done correctly. Because dogs are...
how to treat a dog bite

How To Treat A Dog Bite Wound

Whether you own a dog or not, you need to know how to treat a dog bite. You also need to know what you should do in the event that you are bitten by an unfamiliar dog that may or may not be up-to-date on vaccinations.
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When to Neuter or Spay Your Dog: A BetterVet Expert Weighs In

Most of us remember Bob Barker reminding us to neuter our pet at the end of “The Price is Right” and, most of us...
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Deaf Dog Training: Everything You Need to Know

You may think that deaf dog training is way harder than training a hearing dog, but in reality, they are more similar than you...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...

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What Seasonings Can Dogs Have? 11 Safe Herbs and Spices for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When considering what seasonings dogs can have, plain and minimal is usually the safest approach. You can use basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme,...
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Visiting a Pumpkin Patch With Dogs: 12 Tips for a Fun...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When visiting a pumpkin patch, find a genuinely dog-friendly farm, consider your dog's temperament, bring the right supplies, keep them leashed, watch...
Fun Halloween Activity for Dogs: Doggy Playdates in Costume

110 Best Dog Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween costumes for dogs! In this article, we have compiled a huge...
Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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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...