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What Dog Walkers Wished You Knew

Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Dog_Walking Category_Informational Writer_Kathryn_Minniti

What Dog Walkers Wished You Knew

What Dog Walkers Wished You Knew In a perfect world, you don’t have to leave your dog go to work every day. You can stay home, go on walks and live the life of a dog. If that sounds nice, your dream is probably similar to mine, in which we can become a stay-at-home dog mom (or parent). Sigh. Unfortunately, our dream of lounging with our furry friend will have to be put on hold because we need money! I need that paycheck to be able to afford my girl, Mia's food, toys, and vet visits. How can I treat...

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Dog vs. Nature: How to Keep Your Pup Safe From Other Animals

Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Informational Category_Wild_Animals Writer_Harrison_Howe

Dog vs. Nature: How to Keep Your Pup Safe From Other Animals

Dog vs. Nature: How to Keep Your Pup Safe From Other Animals In Nature there are lions and tigers and bears, oh my... Okay, chances are Duke isn't going to be facing the first two in nature anytime soon, unless there's been a breakout from a nearby zoo, but if you live in a rural area there are likely bears and other animals roaming around. Chances are even good that they're wandering into your yard to poke around in your garbage cans. You might also have raccoons, skunks, snakes and even coyotes in areas around your home. Remember: they call...

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5 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog

Category_Adopt_Shelter_Animals Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Informational Category_Senior_Dogs Category_Social_Mission Category_SparkandBark Writer_Mara_Cobb

5 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog

Puppies usually get adopted from shelters pretty fast. After all, who can resist those big eyes and round puppy tummies? But what about the dogs that are a little bit older? They deserve a family too! Read on to discover why welcoming an older shelter dog into your home might make your family complete.   Set personalities and looks. Puppies that are still growing may change in their personalities. Adopting an older shelter pup means that what you see is exactly what you’ll get. If you adopt a social dog, odds are that dog will continue to greet everyone he...

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Howliday Dog Gift Ideas

Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Holidays Writer_Kathryn_Minniti

Howliday Dog Gift Ideas

Howliday Dog Gift Ideas For all of the people in the world who love their dogs as much as I do, get them a gift this holiday season they will never fur-get. Well, until the mailman comes. I have gathered over 10 holiday gift ideas in five different categories for those looking for some inspiration!   Pajama Sets Pet and human matching pajamas. I REPEAT PET AND HUMAN MATCHING PJS! If my dog allowed me to put her in clothing, you bet she would get this in her stocking this year. I found matching sets at Target for everyone from...

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7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm and Happy Through the Stress of the Holidays

Category_Creative Category_Dogs Category_Holidays Category_Informational Writer_Carrie_Pallardy

7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm and Happy Through the Stress of the Holidays

7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm and Happy Through the Stress of the Holidays The holiday season is just around the corner. For people that means second and third helpings of delicious food, opening presents, and catching with family. But, it can mean a stressful change in schedule for your pets. Here are a few tips for helping your dog handle your hectic holiday schedule.   If You Are Traveling with Your Dog Many people bring their dogs home for the holidays, which can mean long hours in the car and a big change in their schedule. Have the...

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