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Why and Where to Shop for Wholesale Pet Supplies

Why and Where to Shop for Wholesale Pet Supplies

When buying pet products, you want affordable products that will last. For some pet products, you only need one or two depending on the...
Dog Grooming 101 - Becoming a Professional Pet Groomer

Dog Grooming 101: Becoming a Professional Pet Groomer

A pet groomer’s goal is to enhance the appearance of companion and working pets. Although most pet groomers work primarily with dogs, there are...
Vet Recommended Safe Dog Treats for Snacking

Vet-Recommended Safe Dog Treats for Snacking

Take a walk down the aisles of any “big-box” pet store, and you will be overwhelmed by all the dog treats that are available for...
Dog Clipper Blades - Pro Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Using Them

Dog Clipper Blades: Pro Tips and Tricks for Using Them

One of the most common misconceptions about dog grooming is that using pet hair clippers on a canine is simple. A good pet groomer may...
Puppy's First Campsite - Bringing Home to the Outdoors

Puppy’s First Campsite: Bringing Home to the Outdoors

There’s simply nothing like camping. The air is fresh. Your senses are stimulated by the smells of campfire smoke and toasted marshmallows, the sounds...
How Professional Pet Groomers Groom Dogs

How Professional Pet Groomers Groom Dogs

From my experience with dog grooming during my time in the grooming course, I've learned all the special ways of how dogs are groomed,...
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Dog Teeth Cleaning 101: Brushing Dogs’ Teeth

My vet cleaned my dogs’ teeth for free earlier this year. At almost $300 each, it was a very nice gift. Since I have...
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...
Service Dogs - What You Need to Know

Service Dogs: What You Need to Know

According to the University of Arizona, about 1% of individuals with disabilities use a Service Dog. Each day these dogs make a significant impact...
Therapy Dog Training - How To Get Your Dog Certified

Therapy Dog Training: How To Get Your Dog Certified

Everyone needs a helping hand (or paw) once in a while. Therapy dogs are good for people who are struggling with mental illness, psychological...
How to Write a Dog Boarding Business Plan

How to Write a Dog Boarding Business Plan

You love dogs and want to open a dog boarding business, but you aren't sure where to begin. Unfortunately, running a successful dog kennel...
Grooming your dog at home

Sunday’s Recap: Grooming Your Dog at Home

Another week has come and gone. I hope you've all enjoyed last week’s Sunday's Recap about the importance of socializing puppies. This week I...

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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...
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How to Set Up a Dog Feeding Station + 5 Creative...

If your dog’s bowls always seem to migrate around the kitchen or you’re tired of stepping on stray kibbles, a dedicated dog feeding station...
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6 Best & Safe Chocolate Alternatives for Dogs

Chocolates are a quintessential part of our Valentine's Day celebration... but what about our dogs? Nothing says "I love you" like chocolate, but even a...
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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...