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How to Make and Use a DIY Rear Leg Sling for Dogs

Rear leg slings are necessary for dogs who need support when walking or have trouble standing. A rear leg sling for dogs is easy to make and use!
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...
How to Give a Dog Medicine Safely

How to Give a Dog Medicine

If your dog needs to take pills or supplements, it can be difficult if you don't know how to give a dog medicine. Here's a few actionable methods.
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How to Put a Bandana On a Dog

Bandanas can add a little pizzazz to Fido's look without having to wrestle him into a sweater, and learning how to put a bandana on a dog is simple!

Hybrid Dog Breeds: Adorable Crossbred Canines

Hi dog lovers! Are you planning to get a dog? Don't know the difference between a purebred and a mixed breed?  And what about those hybrid...
Hypothyroidism in Dogs- Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hypothyroidism in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Is your dog becoming sluggish?  Many people attribute behavioral changes and inactivity to old age.  But what if we told you that there might be an...
The 7 Best Dog Daycare Alternatives for Any Occasion

The 7 Best Dog Daycare Alternatives for Any Occasion

Personally, I don't like the idea of leaving my dog behind, but sometimes it is impossible not to.  Whether you are planning a vacation or...
Possession Aggression in Dogs_ The Ultimate Guide

Possession Aggression in Dogs: The Ultimate Guide

There is nothing wrong with a dog that wants to protect its loved ones, but it can lead to hurt when they act aggressively. Possession...
Tips for Excessive Dog Shedding in Winter

5 Ways to Reduce Excessive Dog Shedding in Winter

During the winter, dogs grow an extra coat of fur to help insulate themselves, which gets shed in the summer. Dogs that live indoors either...
How to Prepare Your Dog for Boarding

5 Ways on How to Prepare Your Dog for Boarding

Vacations are always looked forward to, but what do you do when your dream vacation doesn't allow dogs? As hard as it is to leave...
Hemangiopericytoma In Dogs_ Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hemangiopericytoma In Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

We all want our dogs to be as healthy as possible, but sometimes diseases and illnesses appear without warning. One of the most common cancers...
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Housebreaking Puppy: Grass Litter Boxes vs. Housebreaking Training Pads

Housebreaking puppy—the favorite part of every new pet parent. No, not really. If you have ever tried housebreaking a puppy, you'll know that most dog owners...

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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,...