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How Much to Tip for Dog Services - Infographic

How Much to Tip for Dog Services [Infographic]

Top Dog Tips - May 23, 2018

In the pet service industry, particularly when it comes to dog groomers, sitters and trainers, tipping is still unclear to most dog owners. It's...

20 Dog Walking and Sitting Horror Stories

20 Dog Walking and Sitting Horror Stories

Rachel Garner - May 7, 2018

Using pet sitting and dog walking services done by professionals or simply asking friends to take your pet for a few days is a...

Best Dog Boarding

Comparing the Best Dog Boarding Services: DogVacay / Rover vs Care...

James Rhys Clarke - Dec 17, 2017

Placing your dog in the care of someone else is worrying. Fortunately, there are many dog boarding and pet sitting services that offer personal...

Pet Sitting Services

13 Things to Keep in Mind Before Hiring a Pet Sitter

James Rhys Clarke - Dec 7, 2017

Have you been out of town at all since you’ve been a dog owner? Many people avoid going on vacation simply because they don’t...

Most Profitable Pet Business Ventures to Start Today

15 Most Profitable Pet Business Ventures to Start Today

Dom Naish - Feb 19, 2017

It’s only in the last couple of years that pet ventures have grown tenfold. People are cashing in on the love everyone has for...

The Benefits of Hiring a Pet Sitter

Interview: Why You Need to Hire a Dog Sitter

Samantha Randall - Feb 19, 2016

Pet sitters are becoming a popular service, but many dog owners are unsure of just exactly what a pet sitter does. Depending on your...

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12 Most Efficient and Effective Ways on How to Cool Down a Dog by Yourself

How to Cool Down a Dog: 12 Most Efficient Ways and...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Sep 24, 2018

Whether we’re talking about the early, mid, or late summer, or even early autumn as it is right now, as temperatures soar, it’s surprisingly easy...

7 Best Dog Sunscreen Brands That Are Safe and Effective

7 Best Dog Sunscreen Brands That Are Safe and Effective

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 24, 2018

Although a dog’s coat acts as a natural barrier between their sensitive skin and harmful UV rays, extended periods of time spent outdoors can...

8 Most Dog Friendly Hotels and Hotel Chains in the U.S.

8 Most Dog Friendly Hotels and Hotel Chains in the U.S.

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 23, 2018

No pet owner ever wants to leave their pets behind, but traveling with dogs can sometimes be complicated. This is especially true when attempting...

12 Complications That Develop When Ignoring Dog Dental Health

12 Complications That Develop When You Ignore Your Dog’s Dental Health

James Rhys Clarke - Sep 22, 2018

A dog's dental health is vital to the animal's overall wellness. Unfortunately, it’s common for veterinarians to encounter dogs with neglected dental health, as...

14 Best IKEA Dog Furniture Pieces and Other Items

14 Best IKEA Dog Furniture Pieces and Other Items

Latasha Doyle - Sep 21, 2018

It's only fairly recently that the world’s favorite affordable flatpack furniture store began carrying pet-specific furniture, and a collective sigh of relief could be...

12 Horrifying Facts About the Lives of Laboratory Dogs

12 Horrifying Facts About the Lives of Laboratory Dogs

Shealee Norris - Sep 20, 2018

It’s no secret that many companies use animals, specifically dogs, for research and development. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic name brands are especially notorious for doing...

Guide to Senior Dog Adoption

Senior Dog Adoption: Should You Be Worried?

Amy Downs - Sep 20, 2018

Adopting a dog is rarely a decision to be made lightly because it means taking on a great responsibility of caring for another being....

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs - Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs: Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Dana Brown, DVM - Sep 19, 2018

Muscle atrophy is a medical condition in which the mass of muscles deteriorates, sometimes in localized areas and other times affecting multiple. Signs of...

Should I Return My Dog - Few Things to Consider Before Making the Decision

Thinking of Returning Your Dog? Here’s What You Can Do Instead

Latasha Doyle - Sep 18, 2018

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

18 Dangerous Dog Supplies that Owners Often Have Problems With

18 Dangerous Dog Supplies That Owners Often Have Problems With

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 17, 2018

There are so many dog supplies on the market today designed to make your and your dog’s lives easier. Unfortunately, some of these products...

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