What Is Your Dog’s Love Language? Signs Your Dog Loves You How to interpret your pup's affectionate behavior. What are signs your dog loves you? And how does your dog show love? A snuggle at the end of the day? Wet puppy kisses? Bringing you their prized stuffed toy? February is a month filled with love,
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Breed Guide: Cold Weather Dogs Baby, it’s cold outside. And breeds like the Great Pyrenees, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky and the Newfoundland are loving it. While some dogs are sensitive to cold weather—we’re looking at you Chihuahuas—cold weather dog breeds are happiest when there is a chill in the air. Cold weather dog breeds include:
How to Leash Train a Dog: Tips for Success All dogs can benefit from leash training. By leash training your puppy, juvenile or adult dog, you can help them learn to navigate the outdoor world safely while preventing them from becoming a threat or a nuisance to other animals or people. Through leash training, you'll
New Year’s Resolutions for Dogs: 5 Good Habits to Start With Your Dog Leap into 2023 like a Labrador launching into a lake by resolving to develop habits that will help your dog be healthier—and happier. And the good news is that while some “healthy” new year’s resolutions for people may seem as appealing as
Parvo and Your Dog’s Long-Term Digestive Health - What Pet Owners Need to Know When a puppy is lethargic, refuses to eat and has sudden diarrhea and vomiting, parvovirus is an immediate concern. Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a common and highly contagious gastrointestinal illness. Young, unvaccinated dogs between six weeks and six months old
Can Dogs Sense Stress in Humans? They can sniff out cancer, COVID, corpses and the forgotten shrink-wrapped cheese stick in the bottom of your pack in the back of your closet. But can dogs smell stress? What about happiness? And what does that mean for the health of our furry family members—and for the dog-human
Stress-Free Holiday Travel with Pets: How to Travel Safely With Your Dog Will your dog travel with you when you visit your relatives this holiday season? Or are you planning to take them along on your holiday vacation, meaning they’ll be with you in your hotel, at the Airbnb, or in your tent or camper?
Ah, ‘tis the season for hanging outside with fellow fans of ball-throwing, game-playing, and eating lots and lots of meaty, carb-y foods. How is tailgating (c’mon, tailgating) a practice that hasn’t been firmly established for dogs? We’re sharing dog party ideas for allowing your pooch to get in on the yummy fun. Time to get
Dog Dental Care 101 - How to Care For & Clean Your Dog’s Teeth Your dog loves to give wet kisses—but their doggie breath is too terrible for that kind of affection. An oral hygiene routine can help. Dogs need regular dental care. Poor oral hygiene is linked to a host of canine health issues
What Can Dogs NOT Eat for the Holidays? A Guide to Pet-Friendly Holiday Foods There were at least two dogs at the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Plantation. They actually came over on the Mayflower. A 25-year-old passenger names John Goodman brought his Mastiff and his Spaniel with him to the New World. According to written