Why Your Dog Needs a Routine at Every Stage of Life
Written for AKC by Sassafras Lowrey, CTDI Dogs thrive on consistency and benefit from knowing what to expect. Routines can support every...
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Helpful Information for your Tinkerpups Aussiedoodle, Aussiechon, Bichon, Cavachon, Cavalier, Cavapoo, or any dog for that matter.
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7 Places to Look for Ticks on Your Dog
Written for AKC by Harriet Meyers Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the...
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Getting Your Dog to Behave Could Be So Much Easier If You Try These Clever Tricks
Written by Claire Epting for Bustle.com Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could speak our dogs’ language? Luckily, we have the next best...
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How to Prep Your House for a Pet Sitter
Written for AKC by Anna Burke and Harriet Meyers One weekend last winter, my neighbor managed to schedule a relaxing getaway to soak up...
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Therapy Dog Programs: Improving Student and Staff Well-Being
Written by April Harris If you’ve ever owned a dog, then you will understand the meaning of “man’s best friend.” Their soothing,...
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Why Does My Puppy Go Wild at Night?
Written for akc.org by Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT Just when you think your puppy should be settling down for the night, boom, your...
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Is Your Home’s Heat Too Warm For Your Dogs?
Written by akc.org staff Dogs, like humans, do not tolerate significant variation of body temperature. On average, a dog’s normal body...
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How to Clean and Care for Your Dog’s Paws
Written by Anna Burke for akc.org Whether it’s raining, snowing, or just plain dirty out, nothing will stop your dog from wanting to...
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Puppy Growth Chart: When Does My Puppy Finish Growing?
Written by Susan Paretts for AKC.ORG Key Points Some puppies continue growing up until 24 months Larger dog breeds take longer to reach...
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Are ID Tags Enough? The Importance of Identifying Your Dog.
Written by By Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT for AKC.ORG It happens every day. Dogs escape from the yard, slip their leash, or in some way...
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Obesity in Dogs: A Major Health Threat Hiding in Plain Sight
Written by The Farmers Dog for AKC.ORG This is an advertorial article and is not written by the American Kennel Club. All views and...
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs: How to Avoid It
Written by By Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT for AKC.ORG When you’re raising a puppy, there can be a parade of behavioral issues that...
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Heartworm in Dogs: What You Should Know About the Mosquito-Borne Parasite
By Jan Reisen for AKC Heartworm is a potentially deadly parasite that is transmitted only by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms,...
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10 Dog Photography Tips by a Pet Photographer
Written for Shotkit by Alex Caerns I love photographing all animals, but dogs would have to be my favourite subjects. They’re our best...
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Socializing Dogs During COVID-19
Written by: American Veterinary Medical Association Social distancing efforts create special challenges for dog owners striving to ensure...
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The New Science of Our Ancient Bond with Dogs
Written for Smithsonian Magazine by Jeff MacGregor This is a love story. First, though, Winston is too big. The laboratory drapery can...
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Does My Dog Need a Winter Coat?
Written by AKC.org With unusually cold weather across much of the country, daily dog walks may be more uncomfortable than ever, for both...
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10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog
Written by Kaitlyn Arford for AKC.org Unconditional love. Devoted companionship. Constant entertainment. Most of us dog lovers know that...
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On the Packing List This Year: Masks, Sanitizer and a Very Good Boy
Written by Sarah Firshein for the NYT Neither house sitters nor jetting off for the weekend are possibilities for most dog owners who...
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How Do Wildfires and Smoke Affect Dogs?
Written for AKC With wildfires ravaging regions of the Western U.S., both humans and pets are at risk of being displaced and inhaling...
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