For those of us that live in colder climates, make sure to keep a close eye on your dogs when taking them outside.  Things like dog boots and coats, while to some are silly, could bring great comfort to your dog and prevent them from freezing.  Also, when letting dogs out into the backyard, also […]

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While we all enjoy treating our dogs to a nice dog cookie or some human food once in a while, is it really all that good for them? For example, it is well known that dogs are allergic to chocolate and therefore as dog owners we avoid giving them chocolate, or leaving chocolate in a […]

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Dogs are truly “Man’s Best Friend”.  Many pet owners seem to feel a relief from stress when they take time out of their day to play with their pets, take them for a walk, or just talk to them.  They’re a good source of comfort when feeling down, and source of joy when not.  While […]

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Dogs vary in their levels of intelligence.  Some dogs are smart and can put their chew toys back when they’re done, while others chase the snow as you’re shoveling it.  Others act as guard dogs, while many are simple lap dogs.  Still, in the end, they are truly man’s best friend and we love them […]

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Many new dog owners are now using harnesses as opposed to collars now. Those that choose to, agree that harnesses are safer for the dog and give no danger of choking the dog or yanking it too hard. However, many dog owners still use collars as a means of keeping their dog in line and […]

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Pets need the food they are biologically adapted to. It’s a matter of context. Just as a fish needs to be in water to stay healthy, a pet needs its natural food milieu to be healthy. All creatures must stay true to their design. What could be more obvious or simple? For a carnivore the […]

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Why train your dog? The answer is simple, without training you and your precious bundle of fluff will soon be just existing or parting company. Rules were made for dogs to follow.

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For those of you who keep beloved pets, you know how important a part of the family an animal can be. And of course, those of us who have pets should do everything we can to keep them safe. Lately, it seems there have been more and more advertisements for pet microchip identification services. So […]

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Search and rescue dogs are one the best tools of SAR teams. These dogs are able to find people even under the worst weather conditions. Certainly, SAR teams would not be so efficient without search and rescue dogs.

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Motivation affects every living creature. It is important to find your dog’s unique motivations in order to teach your dog how to learn and retain obedience commands.

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