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How a Service Dog Saves My Life Everyday

TOP #45: How a Service Dog Saves My Life Everyday

Marty Harris is a woman with an untreatable heart condition and a service dog named Adele who transformed her life. An award-winning documentary "Adele and Everything After" was made about the two of them. Marty is here to tell us her fascinating and inspiring story.

5 Best Degrees and Fields of Study for Animal Lovers

If your love for animals seems to go beyond just walking your dog and cuddling with your cat, then you may have considered a...
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11 Things I’ve Learned from Being a Dog Owner

You pick up plenty of insights about life when you're in the company of dogs. They make great teachers of love, gratitude, compassion, and living...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
Tailgating with Dogs: Should You Bring Them With You?

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

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

Doga 101: Benefits and Precautions of Doing Yoga With Dogs

Have you ever heard of Doga? It's yoga... with dogs! If you haven't heard of this before (where have you been?!) I guarantee this...
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Renting with Pets: 11 Tips to Avoid Eviction

Many places will not allow you to rent if you have pets. Thankfully, as the number of pet owners is consistently growing, more landlords are...
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The Weight is Over: Toby and Frankie’s Weight Loss Journey – Part 2

Week 3 of The Weight Loss Journey: Toby - Starting weight = 28lb | Current weight = 26lb10oz | Goal = 23lb | 4oz 2x’s...
Extreme Things Celebrities Do For Their Dogs

Extreme Things Celebrities Do For Their Dogs

Just like us, celebrities are crazy about their dogs. The difference is that they have hundreds of thousands of dollars to spend on their...
Dog Holidays 2020 - Year's Full List of All Special Days

Dog Holidays 2020: Year’s Full List of All Special Doggy Days

  W ith the holiday season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about presents for our family and friends. What about our furry, four-legged friends,...
12 Great Ideas for Your Dog Bucket List

12 Great Ideas for Your Dog Bucket List

We often create a bucket list of things we wish to do, experience, and accomplish "before we die," but that doesn't have to be...
4 Best Savings Accounts for Pet Owners

The Best Savings Accounts for Pet Owners

Owning a pet, although a wonderful experience, can be expensive, especially when you factor in annual vet fees and monthly expenses such as preventative...

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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...
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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...