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    Reasons Why a Pug May be Doing These Funny Behaviors
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on September 9, 2017 8

    Reasons Why a Pug May be Doing These Funny Behaviors

    As much as we love them, there are times when our dogs do the strangest things and we simply cannot figure out why they do it! Why are they wired…

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    Why a Dog Takes so Long to Decide Where to Go Poop
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on September 9, 2017 2

    Why a Dog Takes so Long to Decide Where to Go Poop

    Currently, we live in an apartment. While it is a nice place, with good walking grounds and a path, we now live in an area that that has rain, lots…

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    How Much a Dog’s Sleeping Position Tells Us About Him is Extraordinary
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 11, 2017 2

    How Much a Dog’s Sleeping Position Tells Us About Him is Extraordinary

    We always know when our dog is at ease or simply feeling good. When he lays down to nap he rests on his back and his legs fly straight up…

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    Doggy Charts That Help Us Solve Some Mysteries About Our Beloved Pooches
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 11, 2017 1

    Doggy Charts That Help Us Solve Some Mysteries About Our Beloved Pooches

    While we all think we and our pet pooch are well connected there simply are times when we just cannot figure out what it is they are asking us. Often…

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    (Video) Her Dogs Were Acting Weird So She Installed a Camera to See What Was Really Going On With the Dog Walker
    by sierrag on August 1, 2017 1

    (Video) Her Dogs Were Acting Weird So She Installed a Camera to See What Was Really Going On With the Dog Walker

    For many pet parents, it’s hard to trust anyone with our fur children, let alone let them into our home expecting the job we give them will get done. However,…

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    7 Tell All Signs an Owner is Unintentionally Breaking Their Dog’s Heart
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 21, 2017 0

    7 Tell All Signs an Owner is Unintentionally Breaking Their Dog’s Heart

      Oh my, we really do try to be a great Mom or Dad to our fur-children but there are times when that pooch really tests our patience! Why is…

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    4 Surprising (Yet Wonderful) Reasons a Dog Should Sleep by His Human’s Side Every Night
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 6, 2017 26

    4 Surprising (Yet Wonderful) Reasons a Dog Should Sleep by His Human’s Side Every Night

      We are not ashamed to say our dog sleeps at the end of our bed every night. He is never in or on the bed at any time during…

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    4 Things We Had No Idea About Black Pugs
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 29, 2017 53

    4 Things We Had No Idea About Black Pugs

      As with any pet we want to adopt, we take everything in. We look at how eager they are, how well they eat, how clear their eyes are and…

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    10 Realities Pug Owners Should Learn to Accept ASAP
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 20, 2017 55

    10 Realities Pug Owners Should Learn to Accept ASAP

    We have come to learn that pugs are some of the sweetest and loyal dogs in the world. They can be well mannered and have a certain high-class look about…

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    10 Real Life Pug Facts That I Didn’t Even Know (Until Now)
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 15, 2017 27

    10 Real Life Pug Facts That I Didn’t Even Know (Until Now)

      A pug is cute. Nothing shocking in that, is there? Usually, the cute uniqueness of a pug – whether it be black or tan – is enough to get…

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    How Dogs Show Affection to Their Humans is Not What Many Would Expect
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 15, 2017 0

    How Dogs Show Affection to Their Humans is Not What Many Would Expect

      When we were little we remember visiting a vet with our big black shepherd. It was nothing serious. Just his yearly inoculations. Eber was a big and beautiful dog.…

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    The Emotions Dogs Truly Experience on a Daily Basis Are Astounding
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 9, 2017 2

    The Emotions Dogs Truly Experience on a Daily Basis Are Astounding

    If you speak with any dog lover they will tell you their own pooch displays every emotion under the sun. Some even insist their pup smiles! And who better to…

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    A Dog’s Sleeping Position Tells Us a Lot About Him. Check Out What That Is!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 2, 2017 7

    A Dog’s Sleeping Position Tells Us a Lot About Him. Check Out What That Is!

    Just like with human beings, a dog’s sleeping position can tell us a lot about his character! Is he a back layer? A side-snoozer? Or maybe he simply lays face…

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    (Video) Pugs Compared to French Bulldogs. Learn Some Intriguing Differences Between the Two!
    by Denisse Aguilar on September 13, 2016 41

    (Video) Pugs Compared to French Bulldogs. Learn Some Intriguing Differences Between the Two!

    Frenchies and Pugs are both some of the cutest breeds around. We love to follow them on social media because they are quite the photogenic creature! LOL! If you’re wondering…

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    4 Fun (and Intriguing) Facts About a Doggie’s Ears
    by sierrag on September 2, 2016 13

    4 Fun (and Intriguing) Facts About a Doggie’s Ears

    Hearing for humans is vital. Our hearing alerts us of on-coming traffic, allows us to hear what other people are saying, helps us learn new instructions, and also it helps…

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    New Study Reveals That Dogs Would Rather Receive Praise From Their Humans as Opposed to Receiving Treats
    by sierrag on September 1, 2016 4

    New Study Reveals That Dogs Would Rather Receive Praise From Their Humans as Opposed to Receiving Treats

    Most owners know they have a strong bond with their dog, but I think many underestimate just how strong that bond is. A dog’s bond is so strong that he…

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    Just How Much a Human’s Tone of Voice Influences a Dog’s Response Will Astound Doggie Owners
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 26, 2016 0

    Just How Much a Human’s Tone of Voice Influences a Dog’s Response Will Astound Doggie Owners

    As much as we love our dogs, there are times when we wish they would really listen to us rather than go off, distracted and excited, by whatever it is…

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    Amazing Working Dogs to Appreciate on Labor Day and Beyond
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 25, 2016 0

    Amazing Working Dogs to Appreciate on Labor Day and Beyond

    We often feel a little sorry for canines labeled as “working dogs.” Although they are often treated very well we cannot get the image of a poor pup, chained to…

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    Why Does a Dog Stare at His Owners While He Poops? And No, It’s Not Because He’s Embarrassed.
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 12, 2016 27

    Why Does a Dog Stare at His Owners While He Poops? And No, It’s Not Because He’s Embarrassed.

    Yes, we are well aware that this is a very odd topic. Still, it is a curiosity. Recently our nephew had Little League baseball games a couple of times during…

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    Why Dogs Like to Eat Poop, Roll Around in Gross Stuff, and Other Interesting Facts!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on August 11, 2016 6

    Why Dogs Like to Eat Poop, Roll Around in Gross Stuff, and Other Interesting Facts!

    When you initially adopt a pooch, there are many fun and exciting behaviors to appreciate and marvel over. Then, over the months, some of those behaviors become rather curious. You…

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