5 Basic Tips For Introducing Dogs To Strangers
A stranger is just a friend your dog hasn't met - make a good first impression with these five basic tips for introducing dogs to strangers.
A stranger is just a friend your dog hasn't met - make a good first impression with these five basic tips for introducing dogs to strangers.
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We've talked about the benefits of coconut oil and wanted to add it to a treat recipe. Viola - the Touch of Coconut Dog Treat Recipe.
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To find the perfect dog for your family, you need to know which breeds will be a better fit for your kids. Here's our top 10 list of kid friendly dogs.
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A disease that's hard to digest, pancreatitis in dogs requires a total change in lifestyle and careful monitoring. What you can do and how to treat it.
We’ve put together a list of things to be mindful of when you’re looking into dog boarding accommodations One of the hardest things about going a…
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Special event brings costumed canines to the Most Magical Place on Earth Disney is known for its popular dog movies: Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmatians, Bolt…
Share your love of apples with your dog. The Apple Cinnamon Dog Treat Recipe combines apples and a touch of cinnamon to give it the flavor of the season.
What do you do with those leftover bananas that are going bad? Don't throw them out - use them in a homemade dog treat.
It’s time for our next contest, and this one’s for both dogs and cats! It’s your chance to win a brand-new collar or harness set from Lupin…
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Agility Training for dogs has a multitude of benefits. Once your dog masters the basics, you may find that agility training is a natural progression.
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What’s going in your dog’s bowl? Read dog food labels carefully before you buy Looking into what goes into your dog’s food is an important…
Nestle Purina starts 2015 off on the wrong foot – with a warning letter from the FDA What a way to start off the year! Nestle Purina PetCare recently l…
If you don't want to take your dog to a groomers to have it professionally done, you can learn to trim dog nails yourself with these easy steps.
Rub-a-dub – how clean is too clean? Let’s answer that question for you right now. While it’s a fairly straightforward question, how often y…
FTC warns dog poop companies that its ‘biodegradable’ waste bags aren’t what they claim I shop at the public market. I recycle. I do my bes…
I love bacon. And you know who else loves bacon? Oscar! And chances are, your dog is a big fan, too. Our Barking Bacon and Apple Dog Treat Recipe not only ga…
A disease that's similar to the measles that humans can get, Canine Distemper is a virus that's highly contagious and could kill your dog.
Always be prepared! Having Dog First Aid Kits stashed where you need them most will ensure you can treat your dog for injuries if he ever gets hurt.
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The P.L.A.Y. Wobble Ball looks like a treat, but will it wobble its way into our hearts or out the door? When I eat chocolate, I like to shovel it into my mo…
Meet Ronin, this week’s Upside Down Dog from Upsidedowndogs.com. He is a 2.5 month old Pitbull from Gardena, CA. His owner Hitomi Shannon says: “…
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We really liked the idea of Zee.Dog's Ruff Leash. This dog leash is made for pooches that take you for a walk, rather than the other way around.
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When it comes to dog laws, not everyone in your house is treated equal. Your dog is a member of your family, not a piece of property.
I love watching Oscar all curled up in his dog bed. That's why I came up with the Top 10 Comfy Dog Beds that will give your dog the sweetest dreams.
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Meet Hylo, our Adoptable Dog of the Week from Adoptapet.com. This young fellow is a Terrier/Schnauzer mix and he’s already neutered, up to date with sh…
As your dog ages, his nutritional needs change. Sabine Contreras, Canine Care and Nutrition Consultant, outlines what you need to consider when evaluating yo…
When you adopt a dog, your life is going to change. That's why we put together the list of 6 ways your life will change when you adopt a dog.
Natural grocery chain the latest to offer its own line of dogs and cat food What promises to be the latest trend in pet food, Whole Foods Market has jumped o…
There are a few things you can do when bringing a rescue dog home from the shelter that will make the first few days in your dogs new home happy and calming.
Let's go over the basics about what palliative care is, in which situations it might be needed and how to create a palliative care plan for older dogs.
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Help dogs while you shop on a website dedicated to helping pets and sharing their stories Everyone has heard of the expression ‘pay it forward,’…
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