Puppy Teething

Puppy Teething

It takes about 8 months for your puppy to get his adult teeth. While the transformation is happening, he will feel the need to chew.

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Shiny Coat Quick Tip

Shiny Coat Quick Tip

Is your dog’s coat looking a little dull? Here’s a quick tip that will make it super shiny…

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How About A Shower Instead of A Bath?

How About A Shower Instead of A Bath?

In the hot, summer months, my baby, Sam, gets hosed down, lathered up and rinsed off. No problems. When I try to give that same dog a bath in the tub, it becomes a nightmare.

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Does Your Dog Refuse To Walk Into The Room?

Does Your Dog Refuse To Walk Into The Room?

I have a timid, nervous dog. For awhile I thought that everything “new” just freaked him out. I know now that I can prevent most of these fears just by understanding a little more about why.

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Play With Your Dog To Solve Behavior Problems

Play With Your Dog To Solve Behavior Problems

Playing with your dog works wonders. Not only is it fun for them, but 10 minutes of playtime can solve a variety of issues. Here’s just a few of the things that grabbing a ball for a game of fetch can do

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Bond With Your Dog Through Grooming

Bond With Your Dog Through Grooming

Is your dog the alpha of your pack? Take back your status as pack leader by following this simple tip

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Insect Stings and Your Dog

Insect Stings and Your Dog

Every once in a while, a dog will get into a fight with a bee or wasp and lose. If that should happen, here’s what to do

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Does Your Dog Dig?

Does Your Dog Dig?

Dogs dig for all sorts of reasons. Some breeds are more likely to dig than others. Sometimes they dig out of boredom, other times they’re just following the wolf instinct from way back when. No matter what the reason is, it can be a real pain. There are a few, simple things that you can try to alleviate the problem.

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Clothes Covered In Pet Hair?

Clothes Covered In Pet Hair?

I have a short-haired dog (thank goodness!), but my cat’s fur leaves a thick, cream-colored coating on every bit of fabric in sight! I stopped wearing black, I stopped petting him when I was on the sofa, you name it, I tried it.

I don’t have the problem any more and the solution is amazingly simple.

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Is Your Dog’s Urine Destroying Your Yard?

Is Your Dog’s Urine Destroying Your Yard?

Well, you know that those yellow ‘burn’ spots on your yard is a result of your dog’s urine. Why? Well, it is a result of the dog’s digestive system having a high level of nitrogen. Here’s a couple of quick tips for solving the problem…

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Dog Age-How Old Is Your Dog Really?

Dog Age-How Old Is Your Dog Really?

// Dog Age-How Old Is Your Dog Really? When asked this question, we usually recite the old wives tale that “a dog ages 7 years for every human year”.  Well, we’re wrong. Studies have shown that the following is how your dog is really aging: 15 people years for the 1st year of its life. [...]

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Puppy Tips-Do Not Play Tug With Your Puppy

Puppy Tips-Do Not Play Tug With Your Puppy

I know, I know, it’s hard to resist. But you must try to avoid playing games of tug while your puppy still has his ‘puppy teeth’.

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