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Dog Zoomies Explained: 6 Reasons Why Your Dog is Hyper

Dog zoomies occur naturally within the canine realm, called Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs).  These actions refer to the random yet unmistakable explosions of energy...
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Dog Whining for Attention: Why and How to Stop It

IS YOUR DOG WHINING FOR ATTENTION? Is he making crying sounds and keeps on looking over you with those big, adorable puppy eyes? Making sounds, even...
Arthritis Diet for Dogs

How You Should Feed Dogs With Arthritis

Dealing with arthritis in dogs will require care and effort on the owner's part, and it's a painful process for the dog to go...
Bully Max High Performance Dog Food

Review: Bully Max Dog Food Dry Kibble

Bully Max Dog Food not only offers a classic dog food that is formulated for most dogs, but also a high performance blend that is made for active and working canines. Bully Max uses natural meat to offer filler-free dog foods made with high quality ingredients. The ingredients are sourced globally, but the company is very transparent about what ingredients are used and where each one is sourced.
How to Clean Dog Vomit from Carpet

How to Clean Dog Vomit from Carpet

Becoming a fur parent is a very exciting moment, but one that comes with a lot of responsibility and work. And by work, I mean...
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Separating Puppies from Mothers Too Early

Separating puppies from their mothers is mostly an uneventful thing—puppies get adopted all the time, after all. But part of being a responsible dog parent...
DIY Cold Weather Dog House

DIY Insulated Winter Dog House: Keep Your Dog Warm in Winter

When the winter weather sets in, it's time to start thinking about winterizing our homes.  Our pets' dog houses are no exception.  I looked around and...
How to Prepare Your Apartment Before Bringing Home Your First Dog

How to Have A Dog In An Apartment: How To Prepare

Dogs are wonderful pets and bring many families a lot of joy.  If you live in an apartment and want to add a furry friend to...
The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog

The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog

If you have never owned a deaf dog, you may find the concept daunting. But the truth is that with a few tweaks in how...
Dog Barking Problem - 5 Easy Ways to Solve It Fast

5 Ways to Solve Your Dog’s Barking Problem

A dog barking is natural to them, and it's unreasonable for us as owners to expect our dogs to never bark.  We may not always...
Top 12 Unique Ways to Tire Out a Hyperactive Dog

How to Tire Out a High Energy Dog or Puppy: 12 Ways Inside and...

Sometimes pet owners are unable to bring their dogs out for longer walks due to bad weather or other conflicts. When this happens, dogs may...
How to Choose the Right Dog Toys by Age

Choosing the Right Dog Toys by Age: Toys For Puppies, Adult And Senior Dogs

All dogs, regardless of their age, need toys. They are great interactive tools that help your pets grow and learn throughout their formative puppy years. Dog...

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3 Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Cats

Halloween is just a few weeks away, leaving many pet owners wondering what their furry friends should wear for a costume. Buying a costume that your cat is only going to wear once is a waste of money. These easy homemade Halloween costumes for cats will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.
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7 Ways to Ease Dog Anxiety on Halloween Night

Halloween is one of the most stressful nights of the year for dogs. The doorbell rings constantly, costumes confuse them, and fireworks or loud...
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20 Signs a Dog is Stressed (Based on Science)

Stress is a normal part of life for everyone, including dogs. The truth is: stress isn’t always bad either! It reminds us to eat, helps...
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12 Fun Halloween Activities for Dogs

Halloween fun will not be complete without celebrating it with our dogs. While you can't give your dog the usual Halloween sweets and chocolates, there...
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100+ Fall Dog Names For Your Autumn Puppy

It's no secret that dogs love fall. With the colder weather, crisper air, and the overall cozy vibes... what's not to like? It's also arguably...
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12 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.
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How to Throw a Dog-Friendly Halloween Party: 6 Tips Inside!

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for pet owners in the United States. In fact, more than 30 million Americans dress up...
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12 Best Halloween Treats For Dogs + 3 Homemade Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner, and you'll soon need to find creative ways to get your dog's cooperation while trying on different Halloween...
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Dogs in Halloween Movies (31 Scary and Adorable Movie Pups!)

Halloween wouldn't be complete without watching our favorite spooky films. And if you're a dog lover, your watchlist must include Halloween movies with dogs...
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7 Fall Foods Toxic to Dogs (and Safe Ones!)

Pumpkin spice season may be your favorite time of year, but did you know many classic fall foods can actually be dangerous for your...