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Guide on How to Trim Your Dog's Face Hair with Scissors

How to Trim Your Dog’s Face Hair with Scissors

If your dog has long face hair, trimming it is a matter of hygiene and safety. You'll need to learn how to trim your dog's face hair with scissors.
Disaster Preparedness - Are You and Your Pet Prepared

Disaster Preparedness: Are You and Your Pet Prepared?

Disaster preparedness is something that many of us don’t think about until it’s too late. In light of the devastating natural disasters we have...
How to Stop Dog From Pooping in House

How to Stop Your Dog From Pooping in House or Dog Crate

After you adopt a pet, it'll be time to take up the training. Unfortunately, housebreaking a dog is one of the most tedious and...
Mealtime Battle - Regular Dog Bowl vs Raised Dog Bowl

Mealtime Battle: Regular Dog Bowl vs Raised Dog Bowl

How many times have you asked yourself whether you should buy a raised dog bowl or a regular one for your pooch? Me too....
How Owners Lose Their Dogs' Trust

How Owners Lose Their Dogs’ Trust

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. ~ Henry Wheeler Shaw Shaw was right. Dogs are...
Tricks for Training a Dog to Use Steps

Tips and Tricks for Training a Dog to Use Pet Steps, Stairs and Ramps

Dogs need stairs or steps for a number of reasons. Some dogs need pet stairs to help their injured backs or limbs, or to...
Dog Wart Removal - Step-by-Step Guide

Dog Wart Removal: Step-by-Step Guide

Warts in dogs are also known as canine viral papillomas or canine viral papillomatoses. This is a relatively common occurrence in young pups. The immune system...
how to make your dog a service dog

How to Make Your Dog a Service Dog

While it is not a common practice, learning how to make your dog a service dog is a possibility. It will take hard work, patience and a lot of research.
Pets on a Budget - Best Places to Find Cheap Dog Products

Pets on a Budget: What’s the Best Place to Buy Cheap Dog Supplies?

The motto for today’s economy is (or should be) “save, save, save!” We’re all about saving money and cutting costs where possible. Cheap dog...
Epica Dog Nail Clipper Review

How to Cut Your Dog’s Nails Correctly

When learning how to cut dog's nails, it can be a bit intimidating. Here's our step-by-step guide with videos and photos on how to do it correctly.
7 Ways of Deshedding a Dog

7 Ways of Deshedding a Dog

It may be a little embarrassing when guests leave your home all covered in dog hair. And you'll find most of it all over...
How to Take Dog Temperature Without Thermometer

How to Take Dog Temperature Without Thermometer

There are a lot of rumors out there about the ways that you can tell if your dog isn’t feeling well or having a...

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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...