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Kids vs Dogs - Differences and Similarities of Raising Children and Dogs

Kids vs Dogs: Differences and Similarities in Raising Them

As a devoted pet parent, you have likely made the comparison of pet parenthood to being a human parent. You have also likely heard...
Safe Outdoor Temperatures for Dogs

Safe Outdoor Temperatures for Dogs

Sometimes it seems that our dogs don’t care about the seasons, climate or outside temperature. While we will be moody on a rainy day, our...
4 Best Dog Breed Quiz Online Websites

4 Best Online Dog Breed Selector Quizzes

Getting a dog is a big commitment, and most future owners—rightfully so—want to find a pet that fits their current lifestyle. Similar to symptom checkers,...
8 Tips for Your First Doggie Play-Date

8 Tips for Your First Doggie Play-Date

There are many reasons for being well-prepared for your dog’s first doggie playdate instead of going at it blind. Many dogs are accustomed to...
Tips for Walking Dogs In Winter

9 Safety Tips for Walking Dogs In Winter

October is already here and winter is just around the corner. This means not only preparing yourself for low temperatures, but also getting your...
Animal Hoarding - What You Must Know

Animal Hoarding: What You Must Know

Many of us are familiar with the psychological disorder of compulsive hoarding. Typically, it's people who collect inanimate objects excessively because they're unable to...
All Time Coolest Dogs in Video Games

10 All Time Coolest Dogs in Video Games

Dogs have been loyal companions to humans for centuries, and this is clear not only in our daily lives but in the pop culture...
mistakes dog owners make

15 Mistakes Even the Best Dog Owners Can Make

Getting a new dog is exciting, especially if you've never had a pet before. You can't expect to be a perfect dog owner from...
Going To a Dog Park for the First Time

12 Etiquette Rules for Dog Parks

Dog parks are the perfect place to bring your pet for some exercise and playtime fun. Your pet gets the opportunity to run around...
pet proof your home

15 Tips on Pet Proofing Your Home in Preparation for a New Dog

I’ve heard the advice that new parents should literally crawl around their home to get an idea of what their growing toddler might get...
How to Get Over a Fear of Dogs

8 Tips on How to Get Over a Fear of Dogs

Dogs can be intimidating, especially to someone who has had a bad experience with a canine in the past. Most people are not afraid of...
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27 Questions to Ask Yourself to Know If You’re Ready for a Dog

Owning a dog comes with a great degree of responsibility. Unlike some other pets, dogs require much of our time, effort, and resources to...

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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...