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The Only Guide to Dog Agility You’ll Ever Need to Read!
Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports. It’s lots of fun for both the handler and the dog! Most agility competitions are open to all dogs, mixed breed or pure breed, as long as they are
Continue readingCan I Crash On Your Couch For A While?
So, you have thought about helping out a dog out in need for a while and you are ready to take the plunge and you are wondering what your options are. Should you foster, foster to adopt or adopt? What
Continue readingGet the Best Dog Door, Kennel and Fence for Your Little Dog
Your small dog just loves going outside…and sometimes she loves to laze around in the house. What are some ways of making sure she can have the best of both worlds?Dog DoorsSometimes when you have
Continue reading4 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 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 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 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 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 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 readingDo Invisible Dog Fences Work? 5 of the Best Reviewed
There’s no doubt that fencing is one of the best ways to prevent your dog from becoming a nuisance in the neighborhood. However, this is just one side of the story. Fencing also keeps him safe from misfortunes
Continue readingWhy Are There So Many Rescue Dogs and Are Breeders Making It Worse?
There’s no question that shelters are full of dogs that are in need of good homes. According to the ASPCA close to 6.5 million pets end up in U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year; 3.3 million
Continue readingHow To Choose The Right Dog Bed
Ideas On Where To Start Dog beds are a necessity. Your dog needs his own bed for the same reasons you do. Dog beds give your dog their very own place to sleep, a place to relax and watch the world go by
Continue readingWhat Is National Dog, Puppy & Pet Day All About?
They say Man’s best friend is the Dog. No one is as loyal as our pet dog, usually considered as much a family member as anyone else. We take them away on holidays with us, snuggle with them when it’s
Continue readingWhat Do Dogs Lick, Why & What Does It Mean?
From the time they give birth, mothers communicate with their new puppies by licking. They do this to stimulate breathing and to clean them when they are born. Dogs are therefore taught to lick right from
Continue readingWhy Do Dogs Eat Poop & Grass?
Spending quality time with your dog, especially in activities such as playing catch with his favorite toy, can be a satisfying and therapeutic experience for both of you. But there’s another side to
Continue readingCan A Tough, Durable Dog Toy Ever Be Indestructible?
Wouldn’t you love it if you could buy your dog a toy to last him the entire year and also keep him/her interested in it throughout? If you’re thinking “fat chance of that happening”, we don’t
Continue readingDifferent Types Of Fun & Functional Dog Toys
Figuring out a fun toy to get for your dog can sometimes feel like playing a game of charades. After spending hours on the supermarket aisles picking out what you think is the perfect toy for him, you
Continue readingChoosing The Right Toy For Your Dog
You will find them by the hundreds, stacked on shelves in the supermarket pets’ section, wrapped in eye-catching packages that leave you at a loss as to which toy you should pick for your furry friend.Toys
Continue reading6 Reasons Why Dogs Love & Need Toys
It is no secret that dogs love toys. Some say they love their toys almost as much as children love candy, especially the kind that squeal and squeak. Dogs may not speak the same language as we humans,
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