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    You Might be Missing These Calming Signals Your Doggie Does to Calm Herself Down
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on May 20, 2016 4

    You Might be Missing These Calming Signals Your Doggie Does to Calm Herself Down

    We recognize the typical doggie signals every “best friend” communicates when he’s happy. There is tail wagging during play, sitting and looking up at you with adoration when you come…

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    RECALL ALERT: Different Types of Dog Food From This Well-Known Brand Recalled
    by sierrag on May 12, 2016 17

    RECALL ALERT: Different Types of Dog Food From This Well-Known Brand Recalled

    Staying current on the latest dog food recalls is important. It’s also vital to know what kind of dog foods are being recalled. That way if you are planning to…

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    City Dweller? Here Are Some Tips for Living Harmoniously With Other Owners and Their Dogs
    by Denisse Aguilar on April 26, 2016 2

    City Dweller? Here Are Some Tips for Living Harmoniously With Other Owners and Their Dogs

    If you’re a city dweller, then you know the struggles of living in tight quarters. Having multiple neighbors living together in one building is hard enough before adding a dog…

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    Things You Are Doing That Are Unintentionally Breaking Your Dog’s Heart
    by sierrag on April 21, 2016 6

    Things You Are Doing That Are Unintentionally Breaking Your Dog’s Heart

    No matter how hard we try to be the ideal fur mom or dad, there are many daily things we do that can result in a confused pooch. How? It’s…

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    How to Go About Giving Fido a Pill Without Him Running for the Hills
    by Denisse Aguilar on April 19, 2016 7

    How to Go About Giving Fido a Pill Without Him Running for the Hills

    It happens to all dogs; they get sick, and the vet prescribes them some medicine. While you’re doggy is recovering, you know it’s important to follow the doctor’s orders and…

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    7 Things You Are Doing That Are Unintentionally Breaking Your Dog’s Heart
    by sierrag on April 5, 2016 29

    7 Things You Are Doing That Are Unintentionally Breaking Your Dog’s Heart

    Every day you are doing things that are unintentionally messing with your dog’s emotions. You don’t mean it, but you can’t help it because that’s what you’re used to doing…

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    Ten Realities New Pug Owners Must Learn to Accept
    by sierrag on March 28, 2016 160

    Ten Realities New Pug Owners Must Learn to Accept

    There’s no doubt about it; Pugs are an easy dog breed to love. Now only that, but they are incredible at showing their owners and everyone else how much love…

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    Does Your Pooch Stare at You While She Poops? There’s an Important Reason Why!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 22, 2016 6

    Does Your Pooch Stare at You While She Poops? There’s an Important Reason Why!

    You are walking your pooch, and suddenly he stops, and you can see him hunkering down to – well – drop his load. Suddenly those big brown eyes look up…

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    Does Your Doggy Run for His Life When You Bring Out the Nail Clippers? If So, Check This Out:
    by Denisse Aguilar on March 21, 2016 54

    Does Your Doggy Run for His Life When You Bring Out the Nail Clippers? If So, Check This Out:

    It’s time for your doggy’s Paw-dicure. 😉 Does he run and hide at the sight of those ghastly nail clippers? Is he a little bit dramatic when it comes to…

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    Experiencing a Break Up? Here’s How to Keep a Dog Out of the Drama:
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 17, 2016 5

    Experiencing a Break Up? Here’s How to Keep a Dog Out of the Drama:

    We go into relationships with hearts and flowers and know this is it. This is the marriage or partnership that will last forever. We think about having children and setting…

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    Discover Whether a Dog Will Instinctively Protect a Child… These Findings Will Shock You!
    by Rebecca Eisenhuth on March 9, 2016 1

    Discover Whether a Dog Will Instinctively Protect a Child… These Findings Will Shock You!

    If you’ve ever watched a documentary about dogs, it will explain how, in the wild, a dog has to fight to gain its place in their pack. A fight like…

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    Are You Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Correctly? Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing it Right:
    by Denisse Aguilar on March 8, 2016 9

    Are You Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Correctly? Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing it Right:

    It’s time to clean your dog’s ears, especially if you haven’t done it for a while. Did you know that your pup’s ears are one of the most sensitive spots…

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    How Do You Know When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Fur Child?
    by sierrag on March 8, 2016 45

    How Do You Know When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Fur Child?

    Even if your pooch is young now, one day you will have to face the unthinkable decision as to whether it’s time to say goodbye to your precious dog. It’ll…

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    How to Know When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Fur Baby…
    by becky on February 25, 2016 121

    How to Know When it’s Time to Say Goodbye to Your Fur Baby…

    Watching your dog through the years, observing how he has slowed down, is common. It had to happen eventually. But there will come a time when your pooch’s quality of…

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    Top 4 Things You Get Mad at Your Doggy for, But Really You’re to Blame…
    by becky on February 24, 2016 4

    Top 4 Things You Get Mad at Your Doggy for, But Really You’re to Blame…

    A well-trained dog is a good dog. We often pride ourselves on the cute trick and listening skills our dogs possess but often, when they do something wrong, we immediately…

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    Make a Dog Crate Out of a Re-purposed Baby Crib That’s Clever and Comfy for Your Fur Baby
    by Denisse Aguilar on February 12, 2016 16

    Make a Dog Crate Out of a Re-purposed Baby Crib That’s Clever and Comfy for Your Fur Baby

    Buying a brand name dog crate at the pet store can be very expensive. Did you know that there are ways to save money and give your doggy the best…

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    How to Properly Use Dog Clippers and Make Your Pup’s Grooming Process Go Smoothly
    by becky on February 5, 2016 3

    How to Properly Use Dog Clippers and Make Your Pup’s Grooming Process Go Smoothly

    If you have had a dog for a while and, at any time, have taken said pooch to a groomer you already know how expensive pampering your pup can be!…

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    How to Keep Fido Safe Amidst All of the Super Bowl Festivities
    by Denisse Aguilar on February 2, 2016 0

    How to Keep Fido Safe Amidst All of the Super Bowl Festivities

    Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner! Are you ready for your tailgate party? I bet you are! Whoever you’re cheering for on Sunday, you should know that there…

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    Is Fido too Possessive? Here’s How to Stop This Bad Habit Quick!
    by becky on January 27, 2016 3

    Is Fido too Possessive? Here’s How to Stop This Bad Habit Quick!

    As dog owners, we have all had that playtime moment when we’ll throw a ball or toy, and our pooch will run after it. Usually, they’re good and will bring…

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    Positive Tips on How to Potty Train an Adult Dog so You’ll Have Less Messes in Your Home
    by becky on January 27, 2016 7

    Positive Tips on How to Potty Train an Adult Dog so You’ll Have Less Messes in Your Home

    If you’ve ever owned a dog, there will come a time when she has done something embarrassing or a little nauseating in the house. It’s not that your pooch is…

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