Category Archives: Lifestyle w/ Dog

Top 10 Largest Dog Breeds

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For many dog lovers, the bigger the dog, the better! It’s sometimes shocking to see a dog who’s nearly as tall as his owner, weighing in at just as much. Giant dog breeds aren’t always tougher to handle than their tiny counterparts, either, as many of them are simply gentle giants. In no particular order,…

US States With the Most & Least Pet Owners

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When thinking about where to live, great dog owners most certainly consider their furkids in the big decision. You may want to be surrounded by other dog lovers, like yourself, or be in an area that caters to people with pets in addition to finding a dog-friendly neighborhood. With that in mind, you might be…

May 19-25, 2013, is National Dog Bite Prevention Week!

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced its official dates for 2013′s National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Partnering up with the United States Postal Service, the AVMA promotes safety and education for dog owners – and anyone at risk for being bitten, a huge threat for postal workers around the country. The AVMA provided…

10 Toll-Free Phone Numbers Every Dog Parent Should Keep Handy

If you’ve got a dog (or, is it that the dog has you?) this is one list you’ll want to print out and keep near the phone. In an emergency, when the internet is down, or if you simply need assistance with your dog from a real, live person, these toll-free numbers should be in…

New Study: Owning a Dog Can Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

In a scientific statement published yesterday in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, it was revealed that owning a dog  can reduce a person’s risk for developing heart disease. Glenn N. Levine, M.D., a professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, said, ““Pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is probably associated with a decreased…

I DO! How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding Ceremony

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Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life. You want all your friends and family – the most important people in your life – to be there. For many of us, this includes our four-legged family members, too! A new trend in wedding ceremonies includes the family dog participating in…

10 Fun Ways to Bond With Your Dog

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Arguably the most important step in successfully training your pooch is relationship building. It is through bonding with you, his pet-parent, that your dog is made to feel secure, knowing that he is accepted as part of your family. By developing a loving and caring relationship, trust is built and companionship between you and your…

Dog Park Etiquette

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If you’re fortunate enough to have a dog park in your town, congratulations! The dog park can be a wonderful place to exercise your dog, get him better socialized, and most of all have some fun! But, nothing ruins a trip to the dog park like owners who ignore dog park etiquette. In addition to…

Do Dogs Like Music?

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We enjoy listening to it at home, at work, in the car, in the store, and almost any place we go. Music appears to hit upon our stressful lives pretty much every single day. No wonder, songs and tunes can be vitally important to many humans. It can make us calm, content, and happy despite…

5 Must-Have Android Apps for Dog Owners

Do you have a dog and an Android phone or device? Good news! We’ve scoured the Android app store, Google Play, for the very best apps for dog owners.Whether you want dog first aid at the ready, to keep track of your dog walks, or find other dog owners in your area for a pet…

Fun and Games For Your Furball

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Having different playtime activities for your dog is very important for his well-being, not just to exercise him, but also to keep him from getting bored. After all, if you make a dog work all day without letting him play games, he or she will be bored, just as a student gets bored with all…

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