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New Puppy Checklist: 15 Things You Must Do

Before bringing home a new puppy, there are a few things to do to make their home-coming comfortable and safe. Preparing a new puppy...

Returning Dog to Shelter? Consider This First

Having to return your adopted or rescued dog is never an easy decision, but sometimes it is simply necessary. According to ASPCA, among the...

10 Questions Couples Must Ask Before Adopting a Dog

Adopting a dog is a big commitment, and even more so when doing that as a couple. To ensure the pup doesn't end up...

10 Tips for Introducing a New Dog to Resident Pets

To make a smooth introduction of a new dog to your existing pets, certain precautionary measures must be followed. With appropriate planning and guidance,...

15 Must-Know Tips for First-Time Dog Owners from a Fellow Pup...

I've been a dog owner for over 20 years and have adopted and rescued many, many dogs in the past. And let me tell you straight away:...

50 Dog Adoption Questions Shelters Ask

Adopting a dog is not always simple. While the process of dog adoption is straightforward, especially with reputable dog breeders or animal shelters, it's...

20 Home Renovation Tips for Dog Owners

Adopting a dog means changes not only within your family, to your schedule and budget, but also to your home. Sometimes, our apartments or houses...

TOP #112: How Dogs Benefit Seniors

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m chatting with Austin Gerber. He is a licensed administrator of a nursing home Good Samaritan in Ohio.

Do These 10 Things Before Bringing Home A Rescue Dog

If you ask pet owners who've done impulse adoption, they'll tell you from experience that this is not a good idea for neither you...

13 Tips for Rescuing a Dog from a Shelter

While there are many advantages to adopting a dog from a shelter (vs buying from a breeder or pet store), it's not always that...

Puppy Blues: What To Do If You’re Overwhelmed With Your Puppy

Getting a new puppy brings along an abundance of new challenges, and it is easy to get overwhelmed, especially if it is your first...

5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Adopting a Dog

Some owners admit MYSELF INCLUDED that we've jumped at the opportunity of adopting a dog without doing much research into what taking care of...

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