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Adopting a Puppy? You Will Need These Puppy Training Supplies

Adopting a Puppy? You Will Need These Puppy Training Supplies

With an abundance of information and a seemingly endless supply of puppy training supplies available, training your puppy can seem quite overwhelming. It is best...
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How To Give A Dog An Injection – A Brief Video Guide

Whether you give your dog vaccinations at home or you have to give him an injection of medication, it's likely that you'll need to...
How to Train a Dog Basic Commands Easily

How to Train a Dog Basic Commands

Training a dog takes time and patience. If you're wondering how to train a dog basic commands, this step-by-step guide will give you the tips you need.
How to Recognize and Help Dogs With Severe Anxiety

How to Recognize and Help Dogs With Severe Anxiety

Dog anxiety doesn’t go away unless pet owners get to the root of the problem to fix the issue, so here are some solutions...
Double Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them

Double-Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them

One of the first breeds that come to mind when people hear about double-coated dogs is the Huskies. And while that’s a fitting response, not...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and Paw-Friendly!

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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Review Top 4 Carpet Cleaner for Pets

It doesn’t matter if you have a brand new puppy or an adult dog; pet accidents happen occasionally. Rather than face a difficult mess...
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How To Bathe A Dog 101: A Step-By-Step Video Guide

Every pup parent needs to know how to give their dog a bath. Even if you send your dog to a professional pet groomer,...
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The Weight is Over: Frankie and Toby’s Weight Loss Adventure with BetterVet

Hi! I’m Dr. Dani Cimino, BetterVet Chief Veterinary Officer, and mom to Frankie, my super brilliant 6.5-year-old Border Collie, and Toby, my incredibly loveable,...
Top 9 Rational Ways to Assess Healthy Dog Food

9 Rational Ways to Assess Healthy Dog Food

You are what you eat. This saying is as true for dogs as it is for humans.  The inclusion of healthy foods is essential to...
8 Ways to Encourage a Lazy Dog to Exercise

8 Ways to Encourage a Lazy Dog to Exercise

Generally, dogs need anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours of daily exercise. Some large breeds, athletic/active breeds and working dogs will usually need...
Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day: Building Awareness of Shelter Dogs

Take Your Dog to Work Day is an initiative started by Pet Sitters International in 1999 as a way of celebrating what fantastic friends...

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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...