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How to Feed a Pregnant Dog

How to Feed a Pregnant Dog

During a healthy pregnancy, female dogs increase their weight by 20% to 25% (1). Therefore, nutrition during that period should be of high quality...
12 Money-Saving Hacks Every Dog Owner Must Know

12 Money-Saving Hacks Every Dog Owner Must Know

Use these DIY hacks and tricks to make your life with a dog a lot less troublesome while saving a few bucks on buying...
Your Dog Bit Another Dog - Here Are Your Next Steps

Your Dog Bit Another Dog? 7 Steps You Must Follow After the Incident

You're in a dog park, and your pooch is playing with another dog. All of a sudden, the situation escalates and they start fighting....
A Basic Guide to Hiking with Dogs

A Basic Guide to Hiking with Dogs

Who doesn’t love hiking? The fresh air, the cool breeze, and the chance to connect with nature are all some of the many benefits of...
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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8 Tips!

For some pet parents, bath time can feel more like a wrestling match when a dog hates water. While some dog breeds love water, others...
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20+ Ways to Mentally Stimulate Your Dog

A dog's mental stimulation is any activity that stimulates, activates, or enriches a dog’s brain and thus their mental well-being. There are countless activities...
The Best Dog Illness Symptom Checker Online

Best Dog Illness Symptom Checker Online

Dogs get ill, they catch diseases and viruses outside or from other dogs, and they develop all types of health issues as they age....
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Deaf Dog Training: Everything You Need to Know

You may think that deaf dog training is way harder than training a hearing dog, but in reality, they are more similar than you...
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Mud, Dirt, Debris and Dog Walking: 8 Tips for Keeping Things Clean

  How many times have you come home from a walk with your dog and ended up cleaning mud or dirt from your floor or...
Adopting a Second Dog

8 Tips on Adopting A Second Dog (Do It Right)

In our family, dogs are like potato chips - you can't have just one. Typically, we always have two dogs. Every once in a...
How to Train Your Pitbull

How to Train Your Pitbull

Pit bulls can be the most amazing and incredibly cuddly pets. However, a lot of people shy away from adopting a pit bull due to...
Best Dog Sitter Websites

Best Dog Sitter Websites

Before the internet, hiring a dog sitter likely involved asking your neighbor or family member for a favor. Searching through the phone book for a...

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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Water: Follow These 8...

For some pet parents, bath time can feel more like a wrestling match when a dog hates water. While some dog breeds love water, others...
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How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

Be honest: How many times have you and your dog visited the vet this year? If you haven't thought of going back to the vet...
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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...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

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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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...
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How to Stop Dogs From Chasing Wildlife

I'm sure every pet owner who enjoys a nice walk outside with their dogs has experienced this: Fido spots a squirrel, rabbit, or bird,...
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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...