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Best Non-Harmful Alternatives to Electric Dog Fences

Electric fences (invisible or underground fences) are one of the harshest methods of teaching your dog to stay in the yard.  The negative consequences of...

13 Frequently Banned Dog Breeds

Some countries and U.S. states pass breed discrimination laws now, banning owners from adopting certain dog breeds. The way these laws work can be complicated:...

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...

How Dog Fighting Business Works

One of the biggest concerns when owning a dog is the possibility of your pooch being stolen and one of the main reasons dogs...

The Business of Dog Smuggling and How It Works

One of the largest animal welfare issues is the one that most people aren't aware of: puppy trafficking. As the popularity of pets, dogs...

8 Laws All Dog Owners Should Be Aware Of

As a dog owner in the United States, it is your responsibility to be aware of (and abide by) any laws that pertain to...

Adopting Emotional Support Dog: How to Do It Correctly

Not everyone really understands what an emotional support dog is. Many are aware that emotional support dogs exist, but they can’t really differentiate between...

Animal Abusers Will Now Be Registered Just Like Sex Offenders

New laws in some cities and states will now log animal abusers to a registry, which is a huge step forward for animal rights...

How to Make Your Dog an Emotional Support Dog

Your dog offers you comfort and support any time you have an emotional need or crisis. You have often felt like you would be...

TOP #1: Irresponsible Breeding of Dogs

Thanks for tuning into the very first episode of Theory of Pets show - a podcast for dedicated pet owners where I discuss all things...

Man Refuses to Do Community Service After Biting His Dog

And he called it puuuuppy loooove…That old tune may still ring out in the homes of our elders, but for a Staten Island pet...

You’ll Never Guess What These Pit Bulls Did to Avoid Euthanasia

Despite the humor of Pit Bull parents dressing their dogs up like other breeds or even other animals, the ban of these canines is...

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