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Teen Expanding the Pet Sitting Business She Started When She Was Just 9 Years Old

Teen Expanding the Pet Sitting Business She Started When She Was Just 9 Years...

Apparently 25 is Allie Clegg's lucky number. In 2025 she will be 25 years old. By that time she hopes to have 25 locations...
Yes, You're a Good Boy! Yes You Are!

Yes, You’re a Good Boy! Yes You Are!

As it happens, baby-talking your dog is a bonding experience no matter how ridiculous it may make you feel, scientists say. Sometimes the urge to...
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Dog Flu to Infect Humans: A Looming Possibility

Dog flu virus cross-species transmission to humans is now a growing dangerous possibility, experts warned. The announcement was made after a study published last April...
Video Footage Shows Owner Abandoning a Dog by Roadside

Video Footage Shows Owner Abandoning a Dog by Roadside

A heartbreaking footage released by RSPCA shows an abandoned dog trying to chase after a car in which the pup was just driven in and...
CasCo Bio Labs Celebrates 20 Years of Natural Rapport Pet Care Brand

Natural Rapport Pet Care Launches In-House Brand

Natural Rapport Pet Care Brand, a St. Louis based manufacturer of numerous pet products, announced today, August 25, 2015, that multiple products from their...
Lion Dog Reunited With Owner After Legal Debacle

Lion Dog Reunited With Owner After Legal Debacle

In case you haven't been following the news of this ongoing drama, "Charles the Monarch" a Labradoodle that was shaved down to look like...
The Groom Genie is Based on a Popular Hair Brush for Humans

Groom Genie is Based on a Popular Hair Brush for Humans

A revolutionary dog brush, the Groom Genie, actually evolved from a brush designed for humans. The brush, shaped like a dog paw, works on...
Clever Dogs Can Fake Sickness and Injuries to Get Attention and TLC

Clever Dogs Can Fake Sickness and Injuries to Get Attention and TLC

One dog in Utah did try this trick on his pet parents but experts explain why the trickery isn’t deliberate. It's already known that our...
Parents Underestimate Risk of Family Dog to Children

Many Parents Underestimate Risk of Family Dog to Children

Parents often invest too much trust and too little supervision into the interactions of the family dog with their children, and this can lead...
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis

Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis

Training of explosives detection dogs could be improved by analyzing the vapors dogs detect in real-time, according to a new study. Ever wonder how and...
Pearl the one-eyed abandoned pup dumped by owner

Abandoned One-Eyed Street Dog Now Looks Unrecognizable After Rescue

Pearl, an abandoned Poodle dog covered in thick flea-infested fur, is now unrecognizable after being rescued by an animal shelter in Missouri, US.  Founder of...
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Death Row Shelter Dog Rescues Her Rescuers

After Kailey spent about one year on DeKalb County Animal Shelter’s adoption list, it was decided that her time was up and she would...

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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...