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We’re all familiar with the concept of dog walks. Your dog is an animal that needs to move. It wants to exercise, see the world, take in the smells, and more. From the moment you take home a puppy, your life has to include regular walks for your pets – sometimes as long as 1 […]

Dogs can lick their paws for a variety of reasons. If your dog is licking or chewing at his paws once in a while and only for a few seconds at a time, there is likely no need to worry. But if the behavior becomes frequent, it could indicate a problem. A dog licking his

Many dogs do not like to be carried. Others will endure it. But it can often be necessary to lift your dog to help them onto the couch or into the car, or to move them after an injury. There is a right way to hold your dog to avoid injury or stressing your dog

There is a common saying that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. Often, dog owners will take this to mean that once a dog reaches a certain age, it is no longer possible to train him. While it is beneficial for training to begin when a dog is a puppy since those are

Dogs are pack animals. In the wild, they have a pack hierarchy with an alpha dog. This dog leads the pack and is responsible for ensuring the safety and discipline of the others. From only a few weeks old, wild wolves and dogs begin to understand who the leaders of their pack are from a

It is recommended that every family have an emergency preparedness plan in the event of a natural disaster or something that forces them to leave their home in a hurry. For the human members of your family, an emergency preparedness kit could include important documents, extra cash, non perishable foods, and an agreed upon meeting

Many dog owners have experienced their dog wagging her tail when she hears their voice or looking around curiously when she hears you talking at the dog park. Some owners will video chat with the family or friends who are watching their dog so that they can speak with their dog as well, or they

If your home will be hosting any guests this holiday season, whether for a single meal or a multi day visit, you want to be sure that you have prepared for your dog’s comfort and good behavior in addition to preparing the rest of your home. For some dogs, visitors can be an exciting prospect

There is a common belief that licking behavior in dogs is their way of showing affection and that the licks are kisses. This is true to some extent, but there can be more that goes into this behavior besides a desire to show affection. Understanding why dogs lick can give you better insight into your

Many dogs’ lives seem to revolve around mealtimes and in their excitement, they will wolf down their kibble in seemingly a matter of seconds. But eating this quickly is often not good for dogs. It can put them at risk for choking and can cause indigestion, upset stomach, and bloat, which can be extremely dangerous.