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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Father and Daughter Bond Through Conformation, Rare Breed
Kenny and Sutton Crosby are new to the dog show world, but they're doing it together. The 7-year-old and her father recently competed at the AKC National Championship.
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| January 10, 2024
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Create a Springtime Egg Hunt Your Dog Will Love
Egg hunts are a springtime tradition, but don't let kids have all the fun! Create an egg hunt for your dog for a simple, fun scent game your pup will love.
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| March 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Rehoming a Dog Responsibly: What to Know
When we bring a dog into our family, most of us imagine that we will have that dog for the rest of the dog's life. While this is the ideal, it isn't always the reality. If your life circumstances change and you're no longer able to care for your dog, there are ethical ways to […]
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| April 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know if Your Child Is Ready for a Dog
Getting a family pet is a big step — not only for children but for parents as well. A dog is a huge responsibility for an adult to take on, so things can get a little murky when trying to determine if a child is in fact ready for that kind of a commitment. If […]
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| November 23, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Gaining Gail Sheehy’s Dog: Passages Through Grief & Friendship
Chollie was a gift meant to ease grief. That’s one of the first things I learned about my friend Gail Sheehy’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. After losing her Tibetan Spaniel in 2007 and her husband Clay Felker in 2008, Gail welcomed Chollie into her life at just the right moment. After two sad and lonely […]
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| June 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Family Dogs: Which Breed Is Right for You?
Which breeds make the best family dogs? What are the best dog breeds for kids? We've compiled some of the best dog breeds for families and kids.
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| March 26, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Does My Dog Prefer My Partner Over Me?
Psychologist Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold weighs in on why some dogs prefer one partner over another, and how couples can cope with these affection discrepancies.
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| March 9, 2020