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4 Accessories for the Pooch That Has Everything!
Beds, harnesses, car seats and toys… How do you choose the best versions for the smaller dog?#1: Small Dog BedsIf you can easily imagine your own Scottie or Chihuahua as the petite star of a canine
Continue readingDoes My Tail Look Big In This? Fashion For Your Furry Little Friend
Cozy coats to protect against the winter wind chill, measuring your pooch up for a sweater to wear on snowy walks and finding cute costumes for Halloween! Shopping for your dog can be great fun.Coats for
Continue readingIs Your Pup Used to Being Home Alone?
At some point in your dog’s life, he is likely to be left at home on his own. If you left Scamp tomorrow for a while, what would be the result? Chewed furniture? Neighbors complaining about barking
Continue readingCan Your Dog & Your Baby Really Be BFFs?
Dogs and children can grow up to be great friends. Many of us have very special memories of being with a “best friend” as a child. But unfortunately not all dogs relish the company of a boisterous
Continue readingRoad Trip! 5 Top Tips for Dog Car Travel
Dogs travel about in cars for all sorts of reasons – to accompany us to work, to get to the park, to go on holiday, to visit friends. Many of these journeys will be short, but we also take our dogs on
Continue readingIs My Dog Obese? Get Him On a Doggie Diet!
Obesity among our dog population is estimated at 40%-50%. Many pet owners will show their affection through excess food, table scraps and treats. We obviously love our furry friends and this statistic
Continue readingThe Great Dog Crate Debate Rages On
Dog owners who have never done any crate training with their dogs may see dog crates as a form of punishment. They’re anything but punishment and should never actually be used to punish your dog. Dog
Continue readingThe Extraordinary Guide Dog…How Do They Do It?
From 18th Century Paris to the many partnerships between guide dogs and blind handlers today; what is the history of the guide dog and how do they provide the crucial support and companionship that helps
Continue readingNatural Remedies to Treat Dog Dandruff
What is Dog Dandruff?Dog dandruff is very similar to dandruff that people get and in most cases is easily treatable. Dandruff is just a pile-up of dead skin cells that the body has shed and because a dog
Continue readingHow To Choose, Adopt & Train Your Puppy
What To Expect From Those First DaysIt is important in your puppy’s first days that you understand what to expect from your puppy. You have to remember that in these early days that your puppy has no
Continue reading4 Ways of Training Your Dog or Puppy For Different Purposes
#1: Potty Training4 Important RulesDog potty training, otherwise known as dog house training or housebreaking a dog, is something many dog owners face with fear and anxiety. The dog training advice you
Continue readingTechniques For Training Your Dog On A Leash
Since dog training must be approached within the context of the overall dog-owner-relationship, don’t expect the techniques you’re learning to guarantee perfect performance in your dog unless you correct
Continue readingHas Your Dog Brought Fleas In Bed With You?
How Do Dogs Get Fleas?The flea problem: those pesky little bugs have an annoying knack of popping up everywhere. Despite your best efforts of keeping them off your dog, they still somehow manage to get
Continue readingHow to Raise Your Puppy to be a Balanced Dog
Modify Your Dog’s BehaviorWhile obedience training goes a long way to giving you a well-behaved dog, it doesn’t always solve or prevent all behavior issues. By working on your dog’s behavior
Continue readingCan Ticks Kill Dogs & What’s The Best Dog Tick Treatment?
When you spot that one tick on your dog, take it easy. Granted, it’s a problem but not a fatal one to get you all worked up. First, ticks move slowly. Spotting one is easy. If they’re on your dog and
Continue readingWhat Are The Rules Regarding Airline Approved Dog Crates?
Traveling by air has changed a lot over the last two decades. So much so that flying with your four-legged friend is no longer a matter of simply shipping him off as checked luggage in his crate. We have
Continue readingWhat Is Puppy Vaccination Schedule and Cost Of Dog Rabies Vaccine Shots?
During the formative years of your pup’s life, the best gift you can give him is to take care of his physical health by having him vaccinated. While it might seem tedious visiting the vet repeatedly
Continue readingAvid Fans of TufToys.com
Because TufToys attracts such a diverse range of doggy fans from all walks of life, we thought we'd treat our human fans to a cross-section of their differing socio-economic backgrounds, breeds and ages.Sharing
Continue readingHow Color-Blind Are Dogs & Why Does Their Visual Spectrum Differ?
Regardless of what you might have heard, dogs see more than just black, white, and gray and are therefore not colorblind in that sense. However, the color range they are able to perceive is much more limited
Continue readingWhat Can You Do With Your Dog DNA Test? 5 of the Best Reviewed
Admit it. You must have at one point or other been curious about what breeds make up your beloved pup and why he behaves the way he does. You might also have had some concerns that he may be prone to certain
Continue readingAre Igloo Dog Houses The Warmest? 5 of the Best Reviewed
During the bitter winter months, it’s always better to be indoors with your dog and the rest of the family. However, if that’s not possible you can always turn to the next best thing to keep Fido
Continue readingChoosing Between Dog Crates & Kennels? 5 of the Best Reviewed
Although a number of pet owners feel that dog confinement is cruel, the truth is that a kennel or crate gives your dog a sense of security.bemused beagleLike their wild cousins, the wolves, dogs are naturally
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