Updated 5/24/2026 While nothing beats a great outdoor walk, there are plenty of days when keeping your dog entertained indoors becomes a...
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Interview With Daily_Dose_Of_Koa
We asked Brianna and Johnathon from Alaska USA with their pet KOA, A.K.A. Daily_Dose_Of_Koa on Instagram about their story! So Whats Your Story? "I...
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5 Ways to Support a Friend After a Dog Loss
The silence after losing a dog is deafening. If someone you care about is navigating the heartbreak of pet loss, knowing how...
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Preparing Your Pup For Spring
Preparing Your Pup For Spring There may still be a chill in the air, but spring is just around the corner and...
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Interview With LazyDogAwardGoesTo
We interviewed Khaleesi, A.K.A. LAZYDOGAWARDGOESTO on Instagram! So What's Your Story? "Khaleesi was an abused dog that was rescued and spent...
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Canines and Coronavirus: Six Care Tips
Canines and Coronavirus: Six Care Tips The term “coronavirus” is on everyone’s mind these days. As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)...
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Postal Pups
Postal Pups If you’ve ever had a dog or been at friend who has a dog’s house, there’s a 99.98% chance you’ve...
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Interview with Moxie The Love Bug
We interviewed Moxiethelovebug from Instagram! Tell us where how your pet found its forever home and how your pet sparks joy in your...
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Is Free Feeding Good or Bad for my Dog?
Is Free Feeding Good or Bad for my Dog? If your pup is like…well, just about every other pup large or...
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Interview with Little_Miss_Tilly
We interviewed Courtney Gabrus from Bennington, Vermont USA with her pet Tilly, A.K.A. LITTLE_MISS_TILLY on Instagram! Tell us about Tilly! "Tilly...
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Keeping Your Pets Safe During Covid-19 Pandemic
Keeping Your Pets Safe During Covid-19 Pandemic The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says COVID 19 is spread to people...
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The Best Exercises For Dogs With Arthritis
The Best Exercises For Dogs With Arthritis "Time waits for no man"...nor dog. Whether we age gracefully or otherwise...we age. You might...
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Tail-Wagging TLC Tips for Older Dogs
Seeing that beautiful white fur begin to crop up around your dog's snout can be an incredibly bittersweet milestone. As our dogs...
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Bringing Your Dog to Work: How to Create a Dog-Friendly Office
Bringing Your Dog to Work: How to Create a Dog-Friendly Office You’re off to work…but poor Roxie is watching you with those...
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What Type of Dog Fits Your Lifestyle?
What Type of Dog Fits Your Lifestyle? Having a dog is an extraordinary experience. Your pet is your constant companion, the star...
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4 Wintertime Activities for You and Your Dog in Chicago
4 Wintertime Activities for You and Your Dog in Chicago Get Moving at Jackson Bark Most dog parks in the city are...
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How Much You Might Spend on Owning a Dog
Thinking about bringing a new puppy home for the family? Before you succumb to those adorable puppy dog eyes, it's vital to...
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What's Your Story?
Share your pet adoption story with Sparky Steps! Join our #SparkAndBark spotlight to inspire others, celebrate your rescue journey, and help find...
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New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Dog
New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Dog If you are resolving to make some changes in 2020, you can take your...
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How to Make Bathing a Dog Easier
“I LOVE getting baths!”…said few dogs, ever. If your household bath time turns into a wet, stressful wrestling match, you are definitely...
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Can Dogs Help You Live Longer?
We all know that our dogs make us incredibly happy, but could those soulful eyes and fluffy tails actually be the secret...
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Emotional Support Dogs vs. Service Dogs
From support peacocks to miniature horses, the world of assistance animals has seen plenty of wild, viral headlines. But behind the rumors...
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Older Dogs Need Love, Too: Consider Adopting a Senior Dog!
In American society, we oftentimes relate “old” to “useless”, but this should certainly not be the case when it comes to living...
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Preparing to Adopt a Second Dog
Adding a second dog to your home is a major life event for your current pet’s nervous system. To avoid "pack tension,"...
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Curbing Enthusiasm: Get Your Dog to Stop Jumping on Your Guests
“Down!” This is a command, like “Sit” or “Stay”, that many people like to train their dogs to do. It involves having...
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How to Socialize Dogs and Children
Dogs and kids can be a really big part of life, but if the two don’t know how to get along the...
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Becoming Man’s Best Friend: The Story of Dog Evolution
Evolutionary History Becoming Man’s Best Friend: The Story of Dog Evolution From fierce Pleistocene apex predators to loving fireside companions, trace the...
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Things to Know about Pet-Friendly Hotels
Be My Guest: Things to Know about Pet-Friendly Hotels If you’re like 85% of the dog owner population, you think of your...
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Teaching Your Dog to Swim
Every Puppy in the Pool! – Teaching Your Dog to Swim A nice swim is a great way to cool your dog...
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Preparing for Your Dog’s Annual Vet Visit
Dogs may live a simple life, but they need routine healthcare just like people. Once you get past the multiple visits necessary...
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Summertime Fun Activities
Summertime Fun Activities Summer is finally here, Chicago. Roll down the windows, let our tongues hang out, and tails wag while the...
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Understanding the Buzz About CBD for Dogs
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois, effective Jan. 1, 2020, according to the Chicago Tribune. This is big news for people, but...
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How Often Should I Groom My Dog?
Grooming is an absolute cornerstone of pet health, but figuring out a schedule for your dog's specific coat type can be confusing....
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Changing Your New Dog’s Name
Yay! Today is the day you bring home your newly adopted dog. So exciting. You simply can’t wait to get Puck home!...
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How to Walk Your Dog in Wet Weather
When the heavens open up but your pup is standing anxiously at the door with a leash in their mouth, a rainy...
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Five Steps to Make a Trip With Your Pet Go Without a Hitch
Five Steps to Make a Trip With Your Pet Go Without a Hitch Travel is all about the experience, seeing new places,...
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Different Ways to Integrate Your Dog into Your Exercise Routine
Different Ways to Integrate Your Dog into Your Exercise Routine Physical exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, whether...
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Choosing a GPS Tracker for Your Trusty Canine Companion
We all fear the moment our dog slips out the front door or wanders off the trail. Fortunately, modern technology has made...
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Never Too Old: How to Exercise a Senior Dog
When your pup’s muzzle turns into a sweet "sugar face," their exercise routine needs to change, but it shouldn't stop entirely! Regular...
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Decoding Your Dog’s Personality
We take tests like the Myers-Briggs to understand how we interact with the world, but decoding our dogs' individual personalities can be...
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Pet Security Cameras 101: Handy Shopping Guidelines
Ever wonder what your furry best friend is up to the second you shut the front door? Are they sleeping soundly, or...
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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....
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How to Exercise Your Dog Mentally, Not Just Physically
While daily games of fetch and long neighborhood jogs are fantastic for your dog's physical fitness, physical exercise is only half the...
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5 Strategies to Help Overweight Dogs Slim Down
We all love treating our dogs, but those extra daily indulgences can lead to serious health issues over time. If your pup...
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4 Things to Know About Dog Intelligence
We all love to think our dogs are geniuses, but science actually has objective ways to measure canine cognition. From surprising problem-solving...
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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...
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5 Tips For Fostering Shelter Dogs
Every year, 1.6 million shelter dogs are adopted, according to the ASPCA. Some of those dogs go straight from the shelter to...
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How to Secure Your Dog in the Car
If your dog is like many, this question to go for a ride will spark top-level exuberance. You probably have a hard...
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5 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog
Puppies get adopted in the blink of an eye, but older shelter dogs are often left waiting. From skipping the exhausting potty-training...
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How To Keep Your Dog Safe During The Holidays
With all the magical hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s remarkably easy to let your guard down. But between toxic...
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