Wait—dogs get dry skin? How am I to know my dog is suffering from a dry skin issue? Is any breed more prone to this skin condition than others? The answer is, yes, dogs can and do get dry skin just …
How To Express Dog Anal Glands: A Step-By-Step Guide
As a dog owner, your chief responsibility is making sure that your beloved canine stays healthy and happy. Most of the time, this is full of enjoyable tasks: long walks through the neighborhood, …
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How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
Dogs love water, right? Perhaps, but some dogs absolutely abhor the idea of taking a bath—even if they were just rolling in a mud puddle! Even if your dog does seem to enjoy taking a bath, there are …
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Top 7 Dog Haircut Styles And How To Master Them
Let's face it—for many living in the pandemic, we are seeing a lot less disposable income. We see the cost of everyday staples rising, and, necessities such as utilities and groceries are steadily …
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How To Start A Dog Grooming Business (Pros & Cons Plus Planning Tips)
As dog owners, we can all appreciate having access to a groomer when our dogs get smelly or messy. Even if your dog stays neat and clean most of the time, you might want to treat it to a spa …
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How To Sedate Your Dog For Grooming
Dogs get anxious just like people. Because they do not have the same ability to perceive actual threats as humans do, they can mistakenly believe the slightest act will harm them. For …
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How To Train Your Dog To ‘Leave It’
Dogs are naturally curious and can often get themselves in trouble, especially when they are untrained. If you've ever taken your dog for a walk and had it chase another dog or a person, you know the …
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Dog Tear Stain: What Is It & How Do I Remove It?
Have you ever noticed reddish-brown stains in the facial hair of a dog, particularly around the surface of the eye? Although some dogs will have these same kinds of stains around the mouth and the …
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Dog Teeth Cleaning 101 [Keeping Fido’s Dental Health In Check]
If you are like a lot of pet owners, you're probably wondering whether or not it's really necessary to do regular dog teeth cleaning. Maybe you have considered doing it yourself as opposed to taking …
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How To Stop Dogs From Shedding Excessively
Fur - fur everywhere! Is this a normal part of owning a dog? All dogs shed, and some breeds "blow" their coat twice a year, resulting in, well, fur everywhere. However, there IS something such as …
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Homemade Dog Ear Cleaner Using 3 All-Natural Solutions
Like humans, your dog requires regular grooming. Most people know how to trim dog nails or to bathe their dogs, but some may not realize that ear cleaning is also an essential grooming practice. In …
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How To Clean Dog Ears Safely
As a dog owner, you do everything possible to care for your furry friend. Some chores of a dog owner can seem a little daunting. Keeping your dog's ears clean is essential for their overall health, …
How To Teach Your Dog To Roll Over In 6 Steps
Dogs are some of the most inquisitive and intelligent animals on the planet, which is why we love them so much. Most owners want their dogs to learn as many tricks as possible. Some tricks are more …
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How To Wash A Dog’s Face: The Dos And Don’ts
Being a pet parent has lots of fun, happy moments. However, caring for a pet is a lot like caring for a toddler. Like a toddler, dogs get dirty from time to time—sometimes more often than we'd like to …
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How To Trim Dog Nails That Are Overgrown
Life gets busy, and, even we pet parents with the best of intentions may allow our pup's paws to go unattended a little longer than usual. Perhaps a pet parent has inherited a rescue dog that has been …
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How To Stop Dog Nail Bleeding, Fast!
It’s common to trim your dog’s nails too short and cause them to bleed. But did you know there are a few simple ways to quickly stop the bleeding? Although it can take a while to get your dog to trust …
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How To Trim Dog Hair [Grooming With Clippers]
Dog groomers do a wonderful job of making sure our dogs' coats are healthy and beautiful. Unfortunately, the fees charged by some groomers can cause a gaping hole in your wallet. There are so many …
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How To Train Your Dog To Stay In The Yard [Fenced or Unfenced]
Depending on where you live, leaving your dog outside for hours at a time isn't always a safe proposition. Plus, if you live in close proximity to your neighbors, you certainly don't want Fido …
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How to Introduce a Puppy to an Older Dog
One of the most exciting times for kids and families is picking out a new puppy to bring home. A puppy is a wonderful addition to any family; they'll fill your home with joy and fun-filled energy, …
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How To Train An Aggressive Dog [Is It Fear Or Aggression?]
Just like humans, dogs will have their bad moments. However, suppose your pet is regularly biting or snapping at humans or other animals. In that case, this is a problem you should address as soon as …
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How To Train Your Dog On An Invisible Fence
Invisible fences are known by a variety of names - virtual fences, electric fence or e-fences, or in-ground dog fences. All invisible fences work basically the same way. Your dog wears a collar that …
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How To Install A Wireless Dog Fence
As a dog owner, you want to make sure you do whatever you need to do to keep them safe. The first step in your dog's safety is making sure that they never leave your yard. One of the most dangerous …
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How To Break Up A Dog Fight [Safely and Properly, According To Experts]
Anyone who has ever experienced one can attest that dog fights can be anxiety-inducing and downright frightening. The growls and snarls, bites and yipes, fur everywhere, and if it's bad enough, the …
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How To Teach A Dog Its Name [The Dos and Don’ts]
There’s a lot of training when you get a new puppy or adult dog. A part of that training will be getting him used to a new name. Without your dog knowing his new name, it will be hard to do any of the …
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How To Dispose Of Dog Poop— The Green Way
It is a lovely moment to run with your little furry friends in the field of play around the yard. However, toilet breaks will often disrupt these precious moments, and as a call of nature, you have no …
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How To Stop A Dog From Humping [Understanding This Behavior]
Humping Mishaps and their Causes You just invited family over for dinner, and Fido gives a happy greeting by mounting your sister's leg! How embarrassing! Dogs' humping is the number one cause of …
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7 Dog Training Hand Signals And How To Use Them
School is in! Just like any good student, your pup wants to learn and please you. The time you invest in training your dog, in the beginning, will save you and your family from the stress of having a …
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How To Help A Dog With Separation Anxiety in 4 Ways
Have you ever left your fur baby alone at home for a short time, only to come back to find your sweet pup has shredded her bedding or perhaps strewn garbage through the house? You might have thought …
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How To Train A Dog With A Shock Collar in 8 Steps
Did you recently adopt a puppy or adult dog? Your job as a pet parent just started, given that you have a responsibility to make your new best friend be a responsible family member and a sociable …
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How To Train A Dog Not To Bite
It’s possible for any breed of dog to bite a human. Think about it. How else do you think a dog that is afraid, cornered, and/or aggravated enough going to respond? The number of dog bites that occur …
How To Stop A Dog From Begging
Does your dog like to join you for mealtimes, but not in a good way? If he likes to sit next to you and whine all the while giving you those cute puppy-dog eyes, you may be tempted into …
How To Train A Dog To Fetch [And Really Return The Toy!]
As a pet parent, you're always looking for ways to interact with your pup. Perhaps one of the most common ways that we play with our pups is engaging in a game of fetch. The game of fetch probably …
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How To Stop A Dog From Digging
One of the most fantastic feelings as a dog owner is being able to give your dog his or her own space in which to run and play. Simply being able to let your dog go off-leash feels like you're giving …
How To Train Your Dog With A Clicker [Mark & Shape Good Behavior]
Clicker training is a great way to use positive reinforcement to train your dog. The basic idea is that dogs will repeat behaviors that get them what they want. Since your dog always wants a treat, …
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How To Stop A Dog From Chewing Excessively On Things
Once in a while, you may have come home only to find your little furry friend feasting on your favorite sock, furniture, or shoes. You might have asked yourself whether it's okay for your pup to chew …
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How To Train A Dog Not To Jump On People [Teaching Your Pup Basic Manners]
Jumping on people is a common habit among dogs. It can even be endearing at times. After all, your dog is expressing excitement at seeing you. The greeting is full of exuberance and delight. …
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How To Stop My Dog From Whining In His Crate [5 Tips]
Does your dog whine when he is in his crate? It can be frustrating to know he is unhappy when you leave for work or are doing work around the house. But, it’s important to understand why he may be …
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How To Bell Train A Dog
Many dog owners get confused when their dog is trying to tell them something. Barking or whining isn’t always the best method of communication, but if your dog can ring a bell to tell you when they …
How To Train A Dog To Come When Called [The Reliable Recall]
One of the most important commands that you can teach your dog, “come” should be trained using play and positive reinforcement to make it a successful and reliable recall. To make this command one …
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How To Leash Train A Dog
Leash training your dog is important for many reasons. If you want to take your dog out for a walk in public, she'll need to be on a leash. If you need to take her to the vet, she'll need to be on a …
6 Steps: How To Crate Train A Dog [A Blow by Blow Guide]
Crate training can be a long, stressful process for both the dog and the guardian. Some guardians forgo this altogether, assuming that they won't need to place their dog in a crate any time soon. …
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How To Crate Train An Older Dog
Crate training is an essential skill for every dog to have. No good owner wants to keep their dog locked up in a cage for hours on end, but crate training isn't just for people who don't want to deal …
How Long Can I Leave My Dog In A Crate? [Is My Dog Ready?]
Conditioning your dog to be crated is something that can greatly benefit you and your dog! However, there are those situations where crating a dog can lead to problems. But, when you take the time to …
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