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How Much Does Your Dog Need To Exercise?
Just like you, your dog needs to exercise. How much depends on several factors like age, breed and health. Giving your dog access to run around and play in your back yard doesn't necessarily mean they are getting enough exercise. They need interaction and motivation the same as us humans. You may have a treadmill or a bike in you home, that doesn't mean you're motivated to use it every day. Your...
17 Tips For Traveling With Your Dog
Our dogs are a part or our family but taking them on a long trip can be scary. There are a lot of things to think about and it can be a difficult decision on whether or not to take your dog with you on your trip. Will they handle a long car ride?What's it like to take a dog on an airplane?Where can we stay with our dog?What happens if our dog gets sick? These are just a couple of the questions...
How To Choose The Best Dog Food
Dog owners are often overwhelmed by the number of options for dog food. All of them claim to be the best which makes it difficult to decide on the best option for your dog. We love our dogs and want them to enjoy their food but we also want to know that their food is safe and healthy for them.How do we know if a dog food is "good"? Dog food certainly doesn't seem very appealing to us humans....
How To Prepare Your Dog For a Boarding Stay
None of us want to leave our dogs when we go out of town. It's hard on us and it's hard on them. But we can't always take our dog with us on a trip. So, what are our options? The first thing most people do is ask friends and family if they would be willing to watch our furry family member while we're gone. However, this can be a lot to ask for most people. Our dogs may not handle the separation...
Protect Your Dog From Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks can be harmful to not only your dog but also your family. Fleas and ticks can cause skin infections and discomfort in your pets. They also carry diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that can be dangerous for dogs and humans. It's important to make sure that you dog and your family are protected. Tick numbers have been on the rise over the past couple of...
What You Should Know Before Adopting a Rescue Dog
So, you're thinking about adopting a rescue dog. That's awesome! Every year over 3 million dogs will enter a shelter. Less than 50% of the dogs that enter a shelter are adopted and about 20% are euthanized. With intake rates at such high levels, many shelters struggle to find homes for these dogs and it's great that you are considering adding a rescue dog to your family. What You Should...
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