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Ho Ho Ho, What You Should Know About Holiday Pet Safety! If you’re concerned about the safety of your pet this holiday season you need to know that Ho, ho, ho the Mistletoe is not good for your dog! As you gear up to celebrate the holidays, don’t forget your pets are family and need special attention this time of year. After all, nothing can kill your buzz or spoil a party like an emergency […]

So, you are ready for your first (or second, third or fourth) family dog. Great! But what are the best dogs for kids? What kind of dog should you get? Does it matter? Should you let your kid(s) pick out whatever dog they like? Picking the dog breed with the best fit for your lifestyle is a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. This is especially true when you have children […]

Make sure your pup is playing with the proper toys Finding durable or almost indestructible toys for your dog can be a big problem, especially if your furry friend is an aggressive chewer. Some dogs can completely rip apart toys in mere hours or days. You’re likely struggling with a similar situation. Read on for tips on how to find indestructible dog toys to keep your puppy/dog happy and healthy. The main trick is to look for […]

You just brought your new puppy or dog home. Congratulations! A puppy is for life, so you are going to be together for a very long time. That means you need to set rules and boundaries and the sooner the better to ensure you remain best friends forever. Before we begin with your puppy training tips, here’s some advice: Don’t get frustrated with your new puppy. He’s doing his best. Pets instinctually try to please […]

A Dangerous New Trend! Have you heard of online puppy scams? In recent years, the trend of online puppy buying and selling has greatly increased. In fact, online and attempted online purchasing of dogs, puppies and other pets has skyrocketed and so have the scams associated with it. Online pet scamming is especially high with puppies! The number of online puppy scams is going way, way up as more and more people fall victim to […]

Dogs recall a lot more than you think! If you have a dog, chances are you have wondered if your beloved doggy can remember you or anything else for that matter. What do dogs remember? Or can they remember anything at all? Read on… Does your pet remember things you do together For humans, the ability to consciously recall personal experiences and events is thought to be linked to self-awareness. It shapes how we think […]

As humans, we have our own intricate spoken language. That language differs from country to country — sometimes state to state. We also have our own form of body language. Sometimes, we can read each other easily and sometimes our body language is dubious. Making humans more complex is that body language differs from person to person. Thankfully for pet parents, this isn’t the case. Dogs share a universal body language. Of course, they can’t […]

Preparation, Anticipation, and Patience Make Taking Home a Puppy Much Easier Here’s a checklist to help prepare your home for your brand new puppy. Like the decision to bring any new family member into your home, getting a puppy is a huge responsibility and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The fact that you’re here researching what you need before bringing your new puppy home is encouraging, but you should also be completely certain you have the […]