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Top 15 Ways to Make Your House Pet-Friendly Before Selling

For Sale: 15 Ways to Make Your House More Pet-Friendly Before Selling

When it comes to selling your home, you want every advantage on your side, especially when the market isn't so hot. There's a ridiculous...
21 Best Dog Parks in San Diego, CA

21 Best Dog Parks in San Diego, CA

Whether you live in the city or in the suburbs, it is often a challenge to find a great place where you can freely...
Step by Step Checklist for Hiking with Your Dog

37-Step Checklist for Going Hiking with Dogs

Taking a hike with your dog might not seem like it requires any preparation, but the proper precautions will ensure both your and your...
15 Most Influential Pets On the Internet

15 Most Influential Pets On the Internet

I don’t know about you, but I don’t have many followers on Instagram or any other social network for that matter. Yet there are...
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6 Tips to Keep Your Dog Secure in a Car

Whether you are planning a car trip with your pooch or simply going grocery shopping around the block, securing your dog in a car...
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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...
How to Be More Active With Your Dog

TOP #52: How to Be More Active With Your Dog

Regular dog walks and trips to a dog park eventually get boring, and with improving weather, many owners are looking for more creative ways to get active with their dogs. In this podcast episode, Liz Claflin from Zoom Room dog gym provides great advice on how we can do that.
20 Dog Park Horror Stories

20 Dog Park Horror Stories

Going to a dog park is usually a nice experience for dogs and their owners, but every now and then a situation presents itself...
18 Late Spring Adventures to Have With Your Dog

18 Late Spring Adventures to Have With Your Dog

The spring season is one of the favorite parts of the year for most dogs – after several months of forced confinement during the...
Pets vs Landlords - How to Adopt a Dog When You’re Renting

Pets vs Landlords: How to Adopt a Dog If You’re Renting

If you're a renter and are now thinking about adopting a dog, one of the first obstacles you will come upon is dealing with...
Best Pet Business and Career Ideas

60 Pet Business and Career Ideas [Infographic]

If you're a pet lover with an entrepreneurial spirit and have been looking into finally launching your own business venture, what could be better than...

TOP #48: Hiking with Dogs – Planning, Packing and Where to Go

If you've ever gone hiking with dogs, then you know that bringing a pet with you on a hiking trail is not as simple as going by yourself, and there are many additional things you'll need to consider to plan a safe, productive and fun experience.

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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...
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11 Signs Your Dog’s Diet is Causing Health Problems

Your dog may be eating enthusiastically every day, but that doesn't always mean they're healthy! As in humans, diet plays a major role in a...
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10 Muddy Yard Solutions for Dogs: Keep Your Yard Clean and...

I'm sure many dog owners with backyards can relate to this problem. High-energy dog, running around the yard, digging, and wearing down your beautifully manicured...
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How to Set Up a Home Office With a Pet Space...

For some, working from home is a gift that keeps on giving. No commute, zero prep time needed, and best of all, you get...
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How to be a Digital Nomad With a Dog

Imagine working anytime, from anywhere in the world, with your dog by your side! For many modern pet parents, that's the dream—combining remote work with...