5 Lesser Known Competitive Dog Sports If you’ve ever watched a dog show (televised or in-person), you’ve probably seen agility and obedience competitions. But that barely skims the surface of the world of competitive dog sports. There are so many games you can learn with your dog. Competing in dog sports helps strengthen the relationship …
5 MYTHS ABOUT SHELTER DOGS MYTH: People turn their dogs over to shelters mainly due to aggression or other behavioral problems. This is probably the largest misconception about shelter dogs. People worry that rescue animals come with too much baggage – that they might be vicious or have other emotional and behavioral problems due to …
5 Supplements to Keep Your Dog Healthy These days, pet owners are more careful than ever about what they feed their dog. They’re more cognizant of what ingredients are put into their dog’s food and how they can best bolster their pet’s nutrition. Just like humans, it’s not always easy to get all of the …
HOW TO ADDRESS SEPARATION ANXIETY Although dismal for humans, 2020 has been a pretty good year for pets. During the pandemic, pet adoptions have skyrocketed, leaving shelters across the country nearly empty. Shelter Animals Count, a database that tracks shelter and rescue activity, recorded 26,000 more pet adoptions in 2020 than the previous year. That …
Getting a puppy is a joyful and exciting experience. Few things are cuter than a cuddly puppy, but it’s important to act quickly to train the new addition to your family or you may find that Fido develops some bad habits that carry over into adulthood. Dogs go from adolescence into full maturity in a …
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