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National Dog Day: Time to Break Out the Treats!
Yippie! It’s National Dog Day, time to celebrate! Time to dig in the dirt, run around the back yard, chew on a bone and pee in the house. Well, okay, probably not that last one, but everything else and then some! Why National Dog Day? Today – August 26th – is NATIONAL DOG DAY! You […]
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Dog Water Safety: Tips to Keep Them Safe
Summer is a great time to enjoy the water with your dog. Whether you like boating, fishing or just swimming in the pool, your dog probably wants to do these things with you. It’s important to practice dog water safety, so check out these tips before heading out. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We […]
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Dog Parks: How To Keep Your Dog Safe
With warmer weather on the horizon, dogs are more excited than ever about being outside. For many dog guardians, dog parks provide an outlet for dog energy and can provide socialization. Dog parks aren’t the best option for all dogs, though. Before heading out to the park, do an evaluation of your dog. Disclosure: This […]
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Dog Anxious On Car Rides? 5 Ways To Ease His Anxiety
My dogs LOVE car rides! All I have to do is ask “do you want to go ride?” and they run out to the car to hop in. This isn’t the case with all dogs, though. Is your dog anxious on car rides? If so, here are five steps to take to ease your dog’s […]
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Are You Reinforcing Your Dog’s Unwanted Behavior?
Last night, I was approached by a dog owner that was exasperated about …
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Playing With Your Dog: Fun Games To Fight Boredom
With quarantines, work from home options and winter weather such a big part of life right now, playing games inside with your dog can provide exercise for both of you. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased via these links, at no additional cost to you. Playing games […]
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Peanut Butter: It’s Ok For Dogs, But Feed In Moderation
YES! Even vets recommend it, especially when you need to hide a pill in something tasty. Gourmet doggy bakeries make all kinds of incredible dog cookies using peanut butter, not to mention many beautiful cakes for dogs feature it in their recipes. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods […]
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Healthy Meal Add-Ins For Dogs: Make Meals Tasty Again
Dogs can get tired of eating the same old food day in and day out. One longtime client, now a senior dog, has lost three pounds. Her owner indicated the dog doesn’t seem interested in her food, but when I visit and offer a treat, it is readily accepted and eaten. Disclosure: This post contains […]
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Dog’s Sense of Smell: What Dogs Learn From Scent
Have you noticed how thoroughly your dog sniffs you when you return home after being away? With a dog’s sense of smell (10,000 to 100,000 times keener than humans), he can determine our mood, or if we’re ill. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive a small commission on goods purchased via these links, […]
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Getting a Puppy? Answer These Questions First
A client of mine got a puppy a few weeks ago. The puppy is sweet and very cute, but their resident dog has not accepted having the puppy in their home. During the first week, my client was commenting on the lack of sleep since the puppy arrived. Adding a puppy to the family is […]
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