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Why Daily Walks are a Great Way to Bond with Your Dog

by Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller Walking time is bonding time! Creating a strong bond with your dog is vital for a healthy...

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Dog Poop 101: What is Your Dog’s Poo Telling You?

No matter how cute your furry companion is — they all poop. A natural part of any dog ownership means being ready...

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How To Keep Your Dog Safe in an Emergency

With the spate of natural disasters on the rise, many families that live in disaster-prone areas already have some sort of plan...

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Hairy Hiney? How to Keep Your Dog’s Bum Clean and Trimmed Between Grooms

Pandemic-related closings, social distancing constraints, an influx of pet adoptions, and professional groomers that are busier than ever mean some dogs are...

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5 Ways to Help Your Dog From Being Scared of Nail Trimming

Being a dog owner, you’re already aware of how scary nail trimming can be for them. Not only is it one of...

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Dog First Aid: How to Help a Choking Dog

Would you know what to do if your dog suddenly began choking? How many miles are you currently from the nearest emergency...

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Clipper Tips: Attachment Combs vs. Blades in Dog Grooming

Due to the life-changing events of the last year, more pet parents than ever are taking the time to bathe, brush, clip,...

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What To Do About Happy Tail Syndrome

Pets make excellent companions, especially during the retirement years. And, when you own a pet, it is important to be aware of...

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4 Ways We Annoy Our Dogs (Without Even Realizing It!)

Dogs are family. They’re our loyal companions, our faithful sidekicks, our devoted therapists, our very best friends. But, sometimes we show our...

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3 Ways to Avoid Ruining Your Dog

In the same way that parents of human kids take steps in those early, impressionable years to raise happy, healthy, and confident...

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Pet Owners Beware: Cancelled Celebrations Will Bring Fireworks Closer to Home on New Year’s Eve

By Abbey Nickel, Purdue University The COVID-19 pandemic has caused cities and counties across the country to cancel their public fireworks displays,...

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Cold Weather is Kicking In: Caring for Paws and Pads in Winter

The winter months are here — and it’s time to take care of your pets’ paws so they stay comfortable, prevent snow,...

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Exercise Your Dog Indoors with these 5 Bad Weather Boredom Busters

In the winter, it gets too cold, in the summer, it’s too hot, and in the spring, it gets too rainy! As...

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Dog Hair Everywhere? How to De-Shed Your Dog at Home

Unless you’re the proud parent to a rare hairless breed, you’ve dealt with dog hair at least a time or two. As...

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10 Ways to Make the Winter Holidays Safer for Your Dog

Winter weather is in full swing for many parts of the country and holiday decorations are starting to go up everywhere! It’s...

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Dietary Tips & Advice For Dogs Who Need A Low Protein Diet

There can be specific issues that force dog owners to choose a low protein diet for their pooch. Kidney disease, which is...

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Bringing Home A New Rescue Dog? You’ll Want To Know The 3-3-3 Rule

So you’ve adopted a dog – congratulations! You’re probably feeling happy, excited, and a little nervous. Obviously, you want your new pooch...

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Choosing the Right Grooming Tools for Your Unique Dog

Whether your dog is long-coated, short-coated, or double-coated; fluffy, puffy, or scruffy; neatly trimmed or au naturale, the variety of grooming tools...