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Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Is Your Dog Stressing You Out?
We all love our dogs, but sometimes living with them is frustrating, especially if you have a young puppy or a dog with behavioral challenges. Unfortunately, when people are stressed, they sometimes take their frustration out on their dogs. This manifests in many different ways, whether it's mocking, speaking cruelly, or ignoring their dog upon […]
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| February 16, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Are We Stressing Our Dogs Out?
For centuries, people have turned to their dogs for comfort. How does our stress affect our dogs? Recent research has some answers.
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| September 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Teach Your Dog to Ride in the Car: Preventing Anxiety and Motion Sickness
How do you prevent dog anxiety in car rides? Teach your dog to ride in the car calmly and comfortably to make travel easier for both of you.
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| September 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Which Dog Toys Are Right for Your Puppy?
Puppies explore the world through their mouths, so they'll chew anything they can sink their teeth into. By providing them with toys that indulge their teething instincts, you're more likely to spare your shoes and socks from destruction
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| September 2, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Bark Control Tools to Help Stop Nuisance Barking
Barking is natural for dogs. It's how they communicate, and different dog barks can have different meanings. In addition, barking has many root causes. Your dog might be excited, anxious, frustrated, or even bored. Whatever the reason, excessive barking can become problematic, cause friction with housemates or neighbors, or be disruptive during times when we’re in need of […]
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| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Be Patient With Your New Puppy
There is so much you're trying to teach your new puppy, that it can feel overwhelming: house-training, sleeping through the night, not to nip, not to chew, and all the other household rules you've established. Add to that a puppy's natural curiosity and energy, and you might start to feel as if he'll never get […]
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| August 30, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
6 Things That Regularly Confuse Puppies
There's arguably nothing cuter than watching a puppy encounter certain objects for the first time. Here are six things that consistently baffle puppies.
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| August 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Keep Your Dog Comfortable During Car Rides
Along with keeping your dog safe in the car, be sure the experience is stress-free too. Here's how to keep your dog comfortable during car rides.
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| July 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Dental Health
Everything to Know About Bully Sticks as Treats for Dogs
Bully sticks can be an excellent treat option for dogs that love to chew, providing potential health benefits and hours of fun.
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| June 29, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
How to Make Vet Visits (Almost) Stress-Free for Your Dog
Regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet's health and wellness, but they can be stressful for dogs. Here's how to make vet visits stress-free.
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| June 23, 2021