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Dog Breed Information
The Shih Tzu Peke Mix – Your Ultimate Breed Guide
If you’re feeling a bit regal these days and are interested in a toy dog with a royal history, then the Shih Tzu Peke Mix is calling your name. This…
Your Ultimate Guide To The Smooth Collie
Stunning, famous, and highly intelligent, the Smooth Collie breed is a winner when it comes to family-friendly qualities. Closely related to the Rough Collie, (and in some instances even considered…
American Akita Dog Breed Information – 12 Things To Know
The American Akita is a unique breed with a fascinating origin. Carefully developed over generations and bred to perfection, this is a dog that is known to turn heads, stir…
15 Big Fluffy Dog Breeds That Are Perfect Cuddle Buddies For Winter
The weather is quickly changing and as Fall turns to Winter, you may be on the hunt for some big fluffy dog breeds to help keep you warm. If so,…
Dog Training Guides
How to Get a Service Dog: Your Complete Guide
If you’re a person living with a disability, you may have considered getting a service dog to assist you in some way. Service dogs are no longer only for the blind, after all. They can be trained to assist people…
When Do Puppies Stop Biting? How To Manage Those Sharp Little Puppy Teeth
When do puppies stop biting? This is a common question we get from many of our clients who are new to puppy parenthood. While most of us can agree that puppies are ridiculously adorable, we can also agree it’s not…
How to Train Your Dog to Spin and Twirl
Are you looking for a fun and exciting new trick to teach your dog? Do you want something flashy that doesn’t take a lot of technical training knowledge or expert timing skills? Even the most novice of trainers can easily…
Why Do Dogs Dig Holes?
One of the most natural and instinctive behaviors our dogs can do is to dig. But why do they do it? And how can we manage the issue if it starts to become a problem? While we can never completely…
Dog Product Reviews
The Best Dog Clippers
We all want to keep our dogs healthy, clean, and looking their best. Grooming is an essential part of your dog’s overall health and care. Grooming can seem like a…
The Best Indoor Dog House For Small Dogs
When most people think of a dog house, they often think of outdoor structures built to protect our canine counterparts from the elements. However, the more we learn about our…
The Best Dog Car Hammock To Give Your Dog A Comfy Ride
Summer may be coming to a close, but for many of us the fall adventures and road trips are just getting started. Depending on where you live, fall is the…
9 Indestructible Dog Toys for Dogs of All Kinds
A little over a year ago, I adopted an adorable little dog from the Humane Society here in Southwest Florida. The staff at the shelter reported her age as 2,…
Dog Health / Care
Signs of Prey Drive in Dogs and How to Manage It
Does your dog have a high prey drive? As dog owner’s we often forget that our pet dogs are, at their core, predators. Although it has been many years since…
Can Dogs Have Milk? What To Know About Sharing Dairy With Your Dog
Growing up, cartoons and television shows used to portray puppies and kittens sipping milk from bowls as if it was a staple part of their diet. And while young animals…
Dog Chewing Paws? Why Do Dogs bite Their Paws and What To Do
Is your dog chewing paws or licking paws excessively? While occasional licking and chewing of paws is generally a normal behavior for dogs, though there are times when a dog…
Can Dogs Eat Bell Peppers? The Dos And Don’ts Of Giving Veggies To Dogs
When it comes to sharing human foods with Fido, it can be tricky to know exactly what is safe and what isn’t. Just because something is healthy for us doesn’t…