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    Why You Should Stop Blaming Animal Shelters for These 4 Things
    by Denisse Aguilar on August 5, 2016 1

    Why You Should Stop Blaming Animal Shelters for These 4 Things

    In case you didn’t know it, animal shelters often get blamed for lots of things regarding pets. It’s pretty hard to believe knowing that everyone that works there really care…

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    Two Proteins You Shouldn’t be Feeding Your Dog. Why? They Can Cause Your Dog to Have Serious GI Upset!
    by sierrag on August 4, 2016 5

    Two Proteins You Shouldn’t be Feeding Your Dog. Why? They Can Cause Your Dog to Have Serious GI Upset!

    It’s no secret that protein is important to have in both human’s and especially a dog’s diet. Not only is it important to keep their bodies strong, but according to Weston…

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    If Your Doggie Has Eye Boogers it Could be Something Serious. Here’s How You Can Tell:
    by Denisse Aguilar on August 3, 2016 11

    If Your Doggie Has Eye Boogers it Could be Something Serious. Here’s How You Can Tell:

    Like humans, doggies can have the occasional eye boogers. As annoying and unsightly as they can be, eye boogers can be a sign that something could serious could be wrong…

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    8 Doggie Breeds That Tend to Live the Longest. #8 Made Us Happy!
    by sierrag on August 3, 2016 16

    8 Doggie Breeds That Tend to Live the Longest. #8 Made Us Happy!

    Depending on what type of pooch you have in your family, we all know that different medical conditions can affect our furry friend’s life expectancy. It’s also the same way…

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    5 Doggie Breeds That Actually Like Humans Better Than Anything Else!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 29, 2016 32

    5 Doggie Breeds That Actually Like Humans Better Than Anything Else!

    You think it’s an excellent idea when your friend says she’d like to bring her pooch over so your little fur-baby can have a playmate! You probably have it pictured…

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    (VIDEO) You Won’t Look at Your Furry Best Friend the Same After You See This… Crazy!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 28, 2016 0

    (VIDEO) You Won’t Look at Your Furry Best Friend the Same After You See This… Crazy!

    It’s no secret that the minute a dog goes from inside to outside one of the first things he will do is put his nose to the ground and smell…

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    Can Dogs Really Cry? Let’s Find Out:
    by Denisse Aguilar on July 20, 2016 11

    Can Dogs Really Cry? Let’s Find Out:

    It’s pretty safe to say that a majority of us have seen a doggy show pain. Whether it’s through a whimper or a howl, dogs have been known to show…

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    Does Helping Peta Really Help Animals? The Truth May Shock You…
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 15, 2016 0

    Does Helping Peta Really Help Animals? The Truth May Shock You…

    Over the years there has been much said about PETA, some good and some bad. Yet, if you really listen to what they espouse, a typical person will find themselves…

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    How to Make Your Dog Antagonistic Towards Ticks and Fleas
    by Denisse Aguilar on July 12, 2016 0

    How to Make Your Dog Antagonistic Towards Ticks and Fleas

    Tick and flea season is here! The warm weather really attracts these pests and when your pooch spends a lot more time outdoors, he may end up bringing home some…

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    4 Awe-Inspiring Facts About Your Dog’s Sniffer
    by Denisse Aguilar on July 8, 2016 0

    4 Awe-Inspiring Facts About Your Dog’s Sniffer

    There are so many things to learn about our furry friends. They can be a big mystery to us at times, right?! You may already know some fun facts about…

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    When You’re Doing This, Your Doggie is Likely Thinking “Please Don’t, Mom!”
    by Denisse Aguilar on July 8, 2016 11

    When You’re Doing This, Your Doggie is Likely Thinking “Please Don’t, Mom!”

    if you’ve been keeping up with current topics lately, you know that word has been spreading around about the latest doggy study. It’s hard to know what is true and…

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    Is it Important to Comfort Your Pet When He’s Afraid? The Answer May Surprise You.
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 7, 2016 14

    Is it Important to Comfort Your Pet When He’s Afraid? The Answer May Surprise You.

    Now that the 4rth of July is over and we have experienced the harrowing experience of keep the pets calm during all the pops, bangs and explosions of the holiday…

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    An Undeniable Sign That Reveals Your Dog Is Empathizing With You and Feels Your Pain
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 1, 2016 5

    An Undeniable Sign That Reveals Your Dog Is Empathizing With You and Feels Your Pain

    Often a dog will reflect the environment he lives in. If a pooch is living in a stressful household, people yelling and possibly throwing things; the dog will be nervous.…

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    7 Normal (But Actually Kind of Weird) Doggie Behaviors You’ve Caught Fido Doing
    by Denisse Aguilar on July 1, 2016 4

    7 Normal (But Actually Kind of Weird) Doggie Behaviors You’ve Caught Fido Doing

    Dogs can be quite a mystery sometimes. They seem to do things that often make us question them! LOL! However, since doggies can’t answer our questions or much less, speak…

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    How Dog Training Needs to be Transformed into Something Different on TV
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on July 1, 2016 8

    How Dog Training Needs to be Transformed into Something Different on TV

    Something interesting has developed over the years on television. We still have our TV shows and movies with doggies being the cute, cuddly or majestic and lovable heroes but when…

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    12 Dogs That Have the Most Distinct Coat Patterns You’ll Ever See. The Last One… WOW.
    by sierrag on June 29, 2016 169

    12 Dogs That Have the Most Distinct Coat Patterns You’ll Ever See. The Last One… WOW.

    As you come across dog breeds as you run your errands or take a jog in your neighborhood, you’re most likely used to seeing typical, but adorable mixed dog breeds.…

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    RECALL ALERT: A Well-Known Brand Recalled Some of Their Dog Food. The Reason Why? Surprising!
    by sierrag on June 13, 2016 14

    RECALL ALERT: A Well-Known Brand Recalled Some of Their Dog Food. The Reason Why? Surprising!

    It’s time to ring the alarm once again because recently a well-known brand recalled some of their dog food. They recalled a particular type of dog food formula and it’s…

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    9 Extinct Dog Breeds You’ve Never Heard of Before
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 7, 2016 2

    9 Extinct Dog Breeds You’ve Never Heard of Before

      If you are learning about mixed-breeds, you will soon come to realize there may be hundreds or even thousands of dog varieties throughout the world. As of right now…

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    Just How Much of a Sense of Time Do Our Canine Friends Have?
    by Denisse Aguilar on June 6, 2016 6

    Just How Much of a Sense of Time Do Our Canine Friends Have?

    Do you ever wonder if your doggy can actually tell time? Does he know how to read a clock or sense each part of the day? When he paws at…

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    When You’re Angry, You’re Actually Intimidating and Confusing Your Dog. Here’s Why:
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on June 1, 2016 7

    When You’re Angry, You’re Actually Intimidating and Confusing Your Dog. Here’s Why:

    Our dogs feel our pain and anger. After we’ve come home from a hard day at work, either tired, angry or discouraged, we can see it in their eyes. They…

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