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How To Put On A Dog Jacket

How To Put On A Dog Jacket

Most owners think they know how to put on a dog jacket, but most don't do it properly. Without the proper fit, the jacket can cause chaffing or choking.
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How To Deal With Puppy Separation Anxiety

When adopting a new pup, it's essential to know that some puppies can develop separation anxiety. In this article, we'll tackle everything you need...
Duke-N-Boots Dog Paw Scrubber

Review: Duke-N-Boots Dog Paw Scrubber

I hate it when my dogs track muddy pawprints through my house. This dog paw scrubber from Duke-N-Boots has saved me a lot of floor cleaning. Paw washers, like this one, make it easy to wash your pet's feet before he jumps into your vehicle or runs through your house.
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...
Does Your Puppy Need Dog Boots

Does Your Puppy Need Dog Boots?

It's quite fascinating how popular dog boots are today, but the real question here is, does your puppy need dog boots? To answer that—yes, dogs need...
High Frequency Training How to Use Dog Whistles

High Frequency Training: How to Use Dog Whistles

The dog whistle operates at a higher frequency than the average human is able to hear but that a canine can decipher. Developed by Francis...
How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Carpet

Accidents happen to the best of us and the same goes for our pets. When your dog has an accident in the house, you...
Tips for Keeping Your Senior Dog Active and Healthy

8 Tips on How to Keep Your Senior Dog Active

Dogs bodies deteriorate as they grow older - just like ours. Keeping your senior dog active is the best way to keep his body healthy...
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...
How To Choose the Right Dog Leash

How to Choose the Right Dog Leash

All leashes are not created equal. You need to know how to choose the right dog leash that is both safe for your pet and effective.
How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight

Dog on Dog Attack: How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight

It's inevitable to encounter other dogs when taking your pooch for a daily walk around the neighborhood or to a dog park. While generally,...
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7 Common Dog Habits to Curb Early

It’s in our best interest for pet owners to begin raising a well-mannered dog early on, and the process begins with recognizing bad dog...

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How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School: 12 Tips for an...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Prepare your dog for back-to-school at least one or two weeks before. Adjust their routine gradually, set up a comfortable space or corner...
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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...