15 Things You Should Know About the Boxer Beagle Mix

The boxer beagle mix, otherwise known as the boggle, bogle, or boxel, is the perfect combo of fun-loving, athletic, loyal, and sharp on their noses. Not only are they a great family dog, but their mixed breed qualities mean less health problems and more smarts. Mixed breeds are less predictable in their size, colors, and …

How to Train a Service Dog

Every dog-lover knows the internal struggle of seeing a service dog with a “DO NOT PET” vest on. As hard as it is, it’s super important to know that service dogs aren’t defined as pets, but as workers. And for some people, they’re absolutely essential to everyday life. According to the American with Disabilities Act …

How to Find the Right Dog Groomer

Finding a decent dog groomer is a very important part to dog ownership. You’re often entrusting your dog to a groomer for hours at a time in order for them to work with nail clippers, drying cages, and dangerous shears. It can also be a scary situation for your dog, especially if they already have …

How to Remove and Prevent Dog Urine Spots on Grass

Chances are if you have a dog, you also have a sea of dead, brown patches of grass in your yard. Unfortunately, one of the few cons of dog ownership is their urine. Dog urine contains nitrogen, which in small amounts is actually beneficial to grass. But in large amounts, burns it.  It’s a common …

How to Properly Socialize Your Pup

Socializing your pup is a huge part in shaping your dog’s behavior for the rest of their life. The idea is to get your dog used to as many sights, smells, and sounds as possible in order for them to build positive impressions of their surroundings.  This way you’ll have a well-adjusted, confident pup who …

How to Clean Up Dog Diarrhea and Vomit the Right Way

Picking up dog diarrhea and vomit is the not-so-cutesy side of pet ownership. But, it must be done, and it must be done the right way, otherwise your pet’s mess could be permanently stained to your floors. Or, if you don’t get the smell up all the way, your dog could continuously come back to …