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Expert Advice: Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Warm and Safe This Winter
Snow, sleet, ice, and wind: There's a lot to prepare for when it comes to winter weather. Just like we're affected by the cold, our dogs are, too. Here are a few simple measures you can take to make sure your dog stays warm, happy, and healthy throughout the winter. Limit Your Dog's Time Outside […]
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| December 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Train Your Dog to Hike With You
To ensure a successful hike with your dog, train your dog with hiking skills like loose leash walking, watch me, leave it, and a reliable recall.
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| August 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Hunting With Dogs: Training and Safety Tips
Hunting with dogs is an exciting way to channel your dog's natural instincts. Learn some basics about how to safely hunt with your dog and how to train them to work in the field.
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| September 21, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Backyard Games to Play With Your Dog
Consider your dog's activity level, overall health, and personality, then check out this list of fun backyard games to play with your dog.
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| June 29, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Dogs and Poison Ivy: Everything You Need to Know
Can dogs get poison ivy? Though the plant is extremely bothersome to humans, cases of canines being affected by poison ivy are rare.
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| May 26, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Do Dogs Need Sunscreen?
Just like people, dogs are prone to sunburn and other diseases associated with UV exposure. Here's what you should know about dog sunscreen and dog sunburn.
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| May 25, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Is Birdseed Poisonous to Dogs?
Dogs love to eat. Dog food, goose poop, birdseed – you name it. Here's why it could be dangerous if your dog ate birdseed.
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| March 17, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Eating Cicadas: Tasty Treat or Trouble?
Sometime in spring, when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, your dog may suddenly start digging up the yard. They can hear something you can’t yet hear – juvenile cicadas tunneling through the ground getting ready to emerge. Most of the more than 3,000 types of cicadas appear every 2 to 5 years, and their […]
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| March 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Plant a Dog-Friendly Garden
Do you enjoy gardening? We provide some tips for planting a dog-friendly garden so that you can share those hard-earned spoils with your dog.
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| April 17, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Tips for Tailgating With Dogs
Football tailgating is a fun fall activity that's made even more fun with a well-behaved dog. Learn how to keep your dog comfortable at your next tailgate.
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| October 2, 2019