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Types of Dog Training

Popular Options For Dog Training Having a well-behaved dog is a great way to be able to take your pet with you to a lot of different events, activities, and places. However, it is also important to train your dog for your safety as well as for the safety of your pet. Dog training is…

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Is A Golden Retriever The Right Breed For You?

Does A Golden Retriever Interest You? As dog personalities and temperaments go, it is hard to imagine a better group of dogs than the Retrievers. The Golden Retriever is no exception. This is a noble, lovable and friendly breed that is a great addition to almost any type of family or living situation. General Breed…

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The Medical Benefits Of Dogs

Service dogs are specially trained canines that can provide a wealth of support and assistance for people with disabilities. There are dogs that are trained to detect seizures and alter their owners to sit or lie down as well as dogs that can act as a person’s eyes, ears and even as their hands, fetching…

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Flea, Tick and Heartworm Prevention and Treatment

One of the most important tasks and responsibilities for any dog owner is in the preventative care and health of their dog(s). Parasites and insects such as fleas, ticks, heartworms and other types of worms are much easier to deal with through a preventative approach than through treatment options. In this article we cover flea,…

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First Aid for Dogs

Dogs are a lot like children; they are always getting into things. Knowing a bit of first aid for dogs and having a dog-friendly first aid kit on hand is always a good idea. It is also worth having one in your vehicle and taking a small version in your backpack or hiking gear. It…

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9 Ways To Puppy Proof A Home And Yard

Bringing a puppy home is a very exciting time for everyone. To make this a very smooth transition and to prevent any unnecessary stress for yourself or the new addition to the family, here are 12 essential puppy proofing tasks to complete before the new dog comes home. 1. Set up a puppy area –…

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5 Ways To Prepare Your Pet For Travel

Traveling with a pet can be a lot of fun, but there are some specific steps that you should take to prepare your pet for this new experience. Most dogs are very good travelers with dogs typically enjoying a car ride and many very comfortable with air travel as well. Below, I have some tips…

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Please Don’t Do That

It is important to realize that all dogs are not the same, and things that some dogs don’t want their humans to do will be acceptable or even thoroughly enjoyed by other dogs. Usually, if a person works with a puppy and gets to know the dog from an early age, it is easy to…

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