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How to Find and Pick Local Dog Breeders in Your Area

16 Tips on How to Find and Pick Local Dog Breeders in Your Area

Many future pet owners prefer getting purebred dogs and finding local dog breeders with that purpose. There are plenty of reasons one may desire a...
6 Nutritional Guidelines for Homemade Dog Food Cooking

6 Nutritional Guidelines for Safe Homemade Dog Food Cooking

Making homemade dog food for our pets is a tempting idea for a lot of owners, there's a good reason for that. In a way,...
How Much To Feed A Dog

How Much Should You Feed Your Dog

It's a common question - how much to feed a dog? Many dog owners don't know exactly how much food their dog should be eating each day. This video explains it.
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...
What to Do If Your Dog Pulled a Muscle

What to Do If Your Dog Pulled a Muscle

Dogs are highly active animals, and their skeleton and muscles are subject to considerable stress. Not to be confused with a strain. A strain is a...
What to Give a Constipated Dog

What to Give a Constipated Dog?

While diarrhea is more common in dogs, constipation isn't that rare either. Constipation in dogs is often caused by diet or dehydration, but some...
How to Wash a Dog Bed (When It's too Big for the Washing Machine)

How to Wash a Dog Bed (That’s too Big for the Washing Machine)

Dog beds can be a pain to keep clean. That's why every owner needs to know how to wash a dog bed, even if it's too large to fit in the washing machine. Here's how you can do it.
Dog Hair Loss - 5 Reasons Why It Happens and What To Do

Dog Hair Loss: 5 Reasons Why It Happens and What To Do

It is not uncommon for a dog to suffer from alopecia, dog hair loss. Or hair thinning and loss. This condition is separate from...
Dog Afraid of Stairs - Why and What To Do

Is Your Dog Afraid of Stairs? Here’s How to Fix This in 3 Simple...

Does your puppy or dog whine, cry, tuck their tail, and turn away when it comes to using a set of stairs? You're not...
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How to Treat an Infected Paw on a Dog

Many dog owners don't give enough thought to their pet's paw health. Knowing how to treat an infected paw on a dog is vital to prevent more serious issues.
How to Cook Eggs for Dogs

How to Cook Eggs for Dogs

First of all, can dogs eat raw eggs? After all, in the past, didn’t dogs used to steal eggs from birds’ nests and eat...
How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

How to Feed Underweight and Malnourished Dogs

The term malnutrition refers to dogs that have lost more than 10% of their normal body weight. They are thin, with prominent bones, especially the...

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Virtual Dog Training Classes & 6 Online Places to Try

Did you know that more dog owners than ever are turning to online virtual dog training classes? What started as a pandemic trend has now...
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How to Train a Rescue Dog: 7 Actionable Steps

About 5.8 million pets entered shelters and rescue centers in the United States in 2024. 4.2 million of them had been adopted into loving...
Aloka the Peace Dog

Meet Aloka the Peace Dog!

On a quiet stretch of U.S. Route 21, amid honking horns from speeding vehicles, a soft rhythm echoes ahead. Scantily padded or bare feet on...
Bernedoodle Breed Profile

Bernedoodle Dog Breed Profile

Imagine a dog with the intelligence of a Poodle and the gentle loyalty of a Bernese Mountain Dog. Fascinating, right? That's exactly what you'll...
AI in Pet Care: Artificial Intelligence in Dog Health Monitoring Tools

AI in Pet Care: 8 Artificial Intelligence Tools to Monitor Dog...

There's no doubt that Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm across all industries, including pet care. AI in pet care is revolutionizing how...
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Dog Holiday Gift-Wrapping Safety Tips & Ideas

It's the gift-wrapping season! But did you know that common gift-wrapping materials, like ribbons, tinsel, and glitter, can pose serious health risks to dogs if...
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Puppy’s First Christmas: 6 Tips For a Safe & Joyful Holiday

I still remember how Christmas felt as a kid. All the twinkling lights, new scents, jolly music, yummy foods... it was magical! It's indeed the...
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8 Ways to Create a Calm Space for Pets During Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and gatherings to families around the world, but it can also overwhelm our dogs and cats with the noise,...
Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons

10 Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons You Must Know

Did you know that dogs can get dehydrated in cold weather just as much as in hot weather? It's the season when dogs are less...
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Dog Side Eye: What It Means & When to Worry (+...

You know that look dogs give when you move their favorite toy or say 'bath time'? Yep. The classic dog side eye, part sass,...