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    What You Should Know Before Adopting a Senior Dog
    by Denisse Aguilar on March 30, 2016 0

    What You Should Know Before Adopting a Senior Dog

    Adopting a dog from an animal shelter is a noble thing to do on its own. However, those that decide to adopt an elderly dog are really helping out an…

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    How to Know if You’re Ready for a Second Fur Child
    by Denisse Aguilar on March 29, 2016 12

    How to Know if You’re Ready for a Second Fur Child

    Are you thinking of adopting a second doggy? Does it seem that your current pooch needs a friend? Do you have the time and money for a second dog? All…

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    10 Realities New Pug Owners Must Learn to Accept
    by sierrag on March 25, 2016 444

    10 Realities New Pug Owners Must Learn to Accept

    Whether you’re considering getting a Pug or already have a Pug, who’s a part of the family, then you may or may not know that Pugs love to be the…

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    There’s a Huge Difference Between a Reactive vs Aggressive Dog. Here’s How to Tell the Difference:
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 23, 2016 1

    There’s a Huge Difference Between a Reactive vs Aggressive Dog. Here’s How to Tell the Difference:

    At one time or another, we have all come into contact with what we might consider as an aggressive dog. You know, the type of pooch that barks and growls…

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    5 Things Pet Parents Do That Their Fur Children Really Hate
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 22, 2016 22

    5 Things Pet Parents Do That Their Fur Children Really Hate

    We may not think about it because we really are our dog’s world. However, in the same way they occasionally do something we disapprove of, we too do things that…

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    Do You Know if Fido’s Upset With You? You May be Surprised on How to Read the Signs as to Whether He’s Mad at You…
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 22, 2016 3

    Do You Know if Fido’s Upset With You? You May be Surprised on How to Read the Signs as to Whether He’s Mad at You…

    As dog owners, watching our pooches over the years, I think we can safely say that they do have emotions. They may not be as intricate as our own, but…

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    You’ll be in Shock Once You Realize What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You With His…
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 22, 2016 0

    You’ll be in Shock Once You Realize What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You With His…

    When we look at our dogs, we think we can pretty much tell what they are thinking. If they look up at you intently it can mean “I love you!”…

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    Why Your Dog Licks and Chews His Paws May Surprise You. Find Out the Answer Out Here:
    by Denisse Aguilar on March 18, 2016 2

    Why Your Dog Licks and Chews His Paws May Surprise You. Find Out the Answer Out Here:

    It can be common for dogs to subconsciously lick or chew his paws every once in a while. It can even look kind of cute. I’ve noticed my own puppy…

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    Could a Dog’s Compulsive Nature Lead to New Findings About OCD in Humans? Check Out The Fascinating Research so Far:
    by Denisse Aguilar on March 16, 2016 0

    Could a Dog’s Compulsive Nature Lead to New Findings About OCD in Humans? Check Out The Fascinating Research so Far:

    Dogs are known to have compulsive tendencies. They can go long periods of time chasing their tails, licking their paws or chewing things. While it may be fun to watch…

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    Do MRI Scans Prove Dogs Can Understand Emotions Displayed on an Owner’s Face?! These Findings are Awe Inspiring!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 11, 2016 7

    Do MRI Scans Prove Dogs Can Understand Emotions Displayed on an Owner’s Face?! These Findings are Awe Inspiring!

    Our dogs are with us, in the house or yard, for pretty much everything that happens in our lives. If we’ve gone through a huge disappointment we often see our…

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    Selecting a Male or Female Doggy Companion: Is One Better Than the Other?
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 4, 2016 13

    Selecting a Male or Female Doggy Companion: Is One Better Than the Other?

    If you have never adopted a dog before there are many questions you may need to be answered. What is the best breed? If you have a big or small…

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    Curious as to Why a Dog Tilts His Head While Talking to Him?
    by becky on March 3, 2016 15

    Curious as to Why a Dog Tilts His Head While Talking to Him?

    At one time or another, we have all seen that precious little head tilt. The one that seems to make us believe that our pup is questioning something we have…

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    Why Having a Fur Child is the New Trend, as Opposed to Having a “Real” Child
    by becky on February 26, 2016 24

    Why Having a Fur Child is the New Trend, as Opposed to Having a “Real” Child

      We’ve known couples who, while trying to figure out if they are ready to have a family, will adopt a dog first. They feel if they can take care…

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    A Dog’s Memory is Fascinating – Check This Out to Discover Just How Much Fido Remembers
    by becky on February 19, 2016 2

    A Dog’s Memory is Fascinating – Check This Out to Discover Just How Much Fido Remembers

    Often we, as pet owners, get angry with our dog because of bad behavior. Every dog at one time or another will do something he has been trained not to…

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    The Top 5 Myths About Shelter Dogs That Are Actually… False
    by Denisse Aguilar on February 19, 2016 6

    The Top 5 Myths About Shelter Dogs That Are Actually… False

    For most people that are about to become new pet owners, the choice between a shelter dog or store bought dog is a big one. There are preconceived ideas about…

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    Have a Broken Heart? These Surprising Signs May Mean Your Dog is Broken Hearted Too!
    by becky on February 18, 2016 21

    Have a Broken Heart? These Surprising Signs May Mean Your Dog is Broken Hearted Too!

    Shortly after Valentine’s Day, it’s probably not appropriate to talk about broken hearts but, in a way it does fit. How many of us have to deal with this holiday…

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    The Horrifying Truths About Dognapping and What You Can Do to Protect Your Precious Pooch
    by becky on February 16, 2016 1

    The Horrifying Truths About Dognapping and What You Can Do to Protect Your Precious Pooch

    Next to the loss of our own children the kidnapping of our beloved pets can be a traumatic and horrifying event! We immediately want to believe that the dog just…

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    A Pug Can be Our Hero – This Documentary Reminds Us Just How Special Pugs Are!
    by Denisse Aguilar on February 12, 2016 33

    A Pug Can be Our Hero – This Documentary Reminds Us Just How Special Pugs Are!

    Follow the history of the pug in this remarkable documentary! Learn the secret and untold the story of this furry canine as it’s narrated in this amazing video. If you…

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    Think You Really Know Your Dog’s Age in Human Years? How to Really Figure Out Fido’s Age May Surprise You…
    by becky on February 9, 2016 2

    Think You Really Know Your Dog’s Age in Human Years? How to Really Figure Out Fido’s Age May Surprise You…

    It’s sad knowing that dogs age faster than human beings. Although some have hit records of over twenty years, most pooches average living to be around ten to fifteen years.…

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    Do Dogs Really Understand the Concept of Time? The Answer is Surprising.
    by Denisse Aguilar on February 5, 2016 47

    Do Dogs Really Understand the Concept of Time? The Answer is Surprising.

    Dogs are pretty smart animals. They seem to know a lot of things. They know that the food on your plate is a lot yummier than their dog food. They…

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