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Dog Ownership & Care

How Many Puppies Do Dogs Have? Answered for All Dog Breeds

For better or for worse, life is full of surprises. A surprise birthday party can produce tears of…

February 17, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

What to Feed Your Puppy: Week by Week

Bringing a new puppy home can ignite many emotions. In an instant, you’ve officially joined the pup…

February 13, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

When Does Puppy Poop Become Solid?

I get it. Poop is gross. It is one of the most disgusting things we need to deal with when taking…

February 2, 20223 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Is It Ok to Not Walk Your Dog Every Day?

You’ve been teeter-tottering on the edge of finally getting a dog. The thought of having a new furry…

January 26, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

What Age Can You Give Puppies Treats? Dangers of Starting Too Early

So you have a new puppy! They’re cute and playful, and did I mention cute? Whether for that alone or…

January 26, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Police Dogs: Can You Buy One?

You’re curled up on the couch with your pup, hours into a marathon of your favorite police TV drama…

January 16, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Police Dogs: How They Really Get Rewarded

Police dogs are loyal, intelligent, and hard-working long shifts with their handlers to protect and…

January 16, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Military Dogs: Do They Really Outrank Their Handlers?

As a dog lover, you know a thing or two about dogs. Not only do you understand everything about your…

January 12, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Police Dogs: What Do They Do Off-Duty?

Police dogs are the unspoken heroes ready to serve and protect the community. They spend their days…

January 10, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Opened Dog Food: Can You Donate It?

As a pet owner, there are many ways in which we may end up with dog food that has been opened but…

January 6, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

How Loud Is Too Loud for a Dog?

You’re enjoying an evening at home with your friends. Everyone’s in the kitchen taking turns cooking…

January 3, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Waking up Your Dog: How to Best Go About It

"Let sleeping dogs lie" they say, and in most cases, a snoozing dog is the best dog! But there are…

December 28, 20214 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Considering Taking a Puppy Before 8 Weeks Old? Avoid It If You Can

Why is it the cutest things in life are often small? Babies. Fun-sized candy. And of course…puppies…

December 27, 20215 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Leaving a Harness on Your Dog All Day: Is It a Good Idea?

Harnesses are one of the many tools dog owners frequently use for their pups, and you might find it…

December 21, 20215 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Papers: How Important Are They?

You’ve finally made up your mind; you’re ready to get a dog! After weeks of researching breeds and…

December 15, 20215 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Free Feeding vs Scheduled Meals: Which Is Better?

The ways in which we feed our canine companions have changed drastically in the last few decades…

December 12, 20218 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Do Dogs Know When Humans Are Sleeping?

Ever pretended to be sleeping when you weren’t? Maybe you did this as a child to snag more video…

December 9, 20214 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Male Dogs as Parents: Do They Get Attached to Their Puppies?

Naturally, we view animals through the lens of our own human experience. In our families, moms and…

December 9, 20216 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

How to Manage a Dog with a 9 to 5 or Full-Time Job

Having a dog in your home is a magnificent pleasure, from a sweet best friend to cuddle on the couch…

November 30, 20216 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Your Dog's Favorite Person: How They Pick One & How You Can Tell If You're It

Favorites. We all have them. Consciously and subconsciously, our brains create these little file…

November 24, 20215 min read
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Your Dog's Bum: Should You Wipe It?

We all love sharing endless photographs and stories about your furry best friends, but what we don’t…

November 21, 20214 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Is It Bad to Cry in Front of Your Dog?

The sun rises on a busy weekday morning. You’re rushing around your house preparing to leave for…

November 16, 20215 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Won't Lay Down? Here's Why & What to Do

So you’ve been walking your dog, keeping them busy all day. You expect them to just settle for a bit…

October 31, 20215 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Can a Dog Get a Cat Pregnant?

Some pairings in life fit together so well that they are just obvious. You know, the basics: ice…

October 27, 20214 min read
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