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Destructive Chewing - Why Dogs Love to Gnaw and How to Stop This

Destructive Chewing: Why Dogs Love to Gnaw and How to Stop This

There’s a right way and a wrong way to teach the dog not to chew and destroy your stuff at home. Destructive chewing in dogs...
How to Make a DIY Dog Harness Yourself

How to Make a Dog Harness

Whether you find commercial dog harnesses expensive or you want to make a harness that will fit your dog perfectly, DIY dog harness is...
How To Stop A Puppy From Whining

How to Stop a Puppy from Whining

Whining puppies can break your heart and drive you crazy at the same time. If you want to learn how to stop a puppy from whining, these 4 tips will help!

TOP #58: How to Choose the Right Nutrition for Your Dog

Picking the right dog foods can be complicated because all dogs are different. In this podcast, Eric Huston of Mars Petcare gives us tips on how to do that.

TOP #57: How to Get Started in Dog Shows

Have you ever considered showing your dog? In this podcast episode, we were lucky to have Gail Miller Bisher of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show who provided many tips on how to get started in dog shows and more.
12 Most Efficient and Effective Ways on How to Cool Down a Dog by Yourself

How to Cool Down a Dog: 12 Most Efficient Ways and 5 Dangerous Ones

Whether we’re talking about the early, mid, or late summer, or even early autumn as it is right now, as temperatures soar, it’s surprisingly easy...
How to Make a Dog Crate Look Like Furniture

How to Make a Dog Crate Look Like Furniture

A dog crate can be a beneficial and even a necessary tool for pet owners. However, most dog crates aren’t very attractive or at...
Is Your Dog Faking a Cough - Here's How to Tell

Is Your Dog Faking a Cough? Here’s How to Tell

Have you ever heard of a dog pretending to be sick just to get attention from the owner? Do you notice this behavior in...
How To Prepare To Go Hiking with Dogs

10 To-Dos to Prepare for Hiking with Dogs

If you’re an active person, then you love the exhilaration nature brings with it, and you enjoy hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. But have...
Reduce Shedding

5 Most Effective Ways to Reduce Shedding in Dogs

You wake up in the morning and walk to your kitchen. Your dog's hairballs roll by like tumbleweeds from the Western movie you watched as...
5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

5 Ways to Protect Your Dog from Thieves

As nice as it is to be able to let your dog out into the yard while you get ready for work, it’s can...
how to bury a dog

How to Legally Bury a Dog

When a beloved dog passes away, it isn’t uncommon to want to bring their body home and bury them close to where they lived,...

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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...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...