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How to Wash Dog Toys: Rope, Rubber, Plastic and Plush

Learning how to wash dog toys will help you keep your pet safe and ward off germs. It's not difficult to wash pet toys, but most owners don't do it.
How to Motivate an Overweight Dog

How to Motivate an Overweight Dog

Fat dogs can be pretty funny, especially when you see videos of them waddling around. But once the cuteness wears off, you’ll find that overweight...
How to Use Pet Treats to Keep Your Dogs Happy

How to Use Pet Treats to Keep Your Dogs Happy

It can be incredibly difficult to keep your dog happy if you work outside of your home or don't have a lot of time...
How To Make A Dog Wheelchair

How To Make A Dog Wheelchair: A DIY Guide

Dogs, like humans, can benefit from using a wheelchair when injured or paralyzed. Whether your pup needs a wheelchair for short-term rehabilitation reasons or he will require a wheelchair for the rest of his life, you can learn how to make a dog wheelchair that will meet his needs.
Plants Toxic to Dogs and Plants Safe for Dogs - The ULTIMATE List

The Ultimate List of Toxic and Safe Plants, Seeds for Dogs

The idea of gardening when you have a dog can be daunting. Even if you do not garden but have plants around, not only...
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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...
9 Neurological Problems in Dogs - How to Prevent and Fix Them

9 Neurological Problems in Dogs with Pictures: Signs, Causes, Treatments

Dogs can suffer from many health problems, including neurological issues which are often worrying for pet owners to deal with. Knowing how to spot the...
Benefits of Using Waterless Dog Shampoo

Benefits of Using Waterless Dog Shampoo

If your dog loves water - swimming, bathing, playing - then you are fortunate. Some dogs hate water so much that when it comes to...
4 Best Homemade Dog Ice Cream Recipes

4 Best Homemade Dog Ice Cream Recipes

Now that the cold days are coming to a close, you can expect things to start heating up as we're going through spring and...
Dogs for Students - 6 Things You Must Consider

Dogs for Students: 6 Things You Must Consider

If your situation allows, adopting a dog as a college student can be a very rewarding experience. This is especially true given new research...
Renting with Dogs - Top 8 Tips for Leasing ApartmentHouse as a Pet Owner

8 Tips for Leasing Apartment/House as a Pet Owner

Finding a good apartment or house as a pet owner can be difficult since a landlord is likely to prefer a tenant without pets....
When a Dog Adopted YOU - What to Do

When a Dog Adopted YOU

A lot of thought and planning goes into a decision to adopt a dog. But sometimes a dog will adopt you. It often happens...

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What Seasonings Can Dogs Have? 11 Safe Herbs and Spices for...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When considering what seasonings dogs can have, plain and minimal is usually the safest approach. You can use basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme,...
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Visiting a Pumpkin Patch With Dogs: 12 Tips for a Fun...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When visiting a pumpkin patch, find a genuinely dog-friendly farm, consider your dog's temperament, bring the right supplies, keep them leashed, watch...
Fun Halloween Activity for Dogs: Doggy Playdates in Costume

110 Best Dog Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween costumes for dogs! In this article, we have compiled a huge...
Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

Tailgating with Dogs: 12 Tips for a Safe and Fun Game...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: When tailgating with dogs, make sure to pack their essentials, including dog treats, water, comfort items. Keep them on leash, and setup...
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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...