Dog Tips

These comprehensive articles can guide you through the ups and down of dog ownership, from proper nutrition and exercise to training and grooming. Read through all the tips here to keep your pooch happy and improve their longevity.
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Dog Tips

Considering Euthanasia? It Means 'Good Death'

The decision of euthanasia is demanded by humanitarian obligation, but is met with intense emotional responses for the person who must finally make it. Educating yourself about the process ahead of time may help relieve feelings of guilt that may follow.
— 11 min read
compassion of euthanasia
Dog Tips

The Compassion of Euthanasia

This quiz can help you evaluate the quality of life of your pet when making decisions about hospice and end-of-life care. It also assesses your quality of life to help you make an informed choice.
— 1 min read
what is anticipatory grief
Dog Tips

Navigating the Journey to the Rainbow Bridge

By learning the practice of 2-Sided Surrender, it helps heals your heart, knowing you honored your pet by being lovingly present in the service of ushering them out. They will feel and know the unconditional love from which you surrender them.
— 8 min read
why you should adopt a shelter dog
Dog Tips

Turn Your Heart Toward the Furry Friends Most in Need

Are you ready to save a life? That's exactly what you do when you turn your heart toward the estimated 3.3 to 4.5 million dogs waiting in shelters to find a home. Forget the fancy breeders and pet shops. Rescue a pup that is truly in need and open the door to unimaginable unconditional love.
— 5 min read
dog petting tips
Dog Tips

If Your Dog Could Talk, He'd Say 'Don't Pet Me Here'

Surprisingly, the way many people pet a dog isn't necessarily how he likes it. The two areas, in your dog's mind, that should be taboo for petting, and two other areas that can unleash feel-good emotions in both of you and help lower your blood pressure. Plus, how petting feels to your dog.
— 6 min read
dog general anesthesia guidelines
Dog Tips

Dog Breeds That Need Extra TLC When Facing Surgery

Some breeds face additional risks with surgery. They take longer to recover and face risks other breeds don't have. Serious risks, like heart disease, medications accumulating in their brain, breathing problems, and more. What to know before your dog goes under the knife.
— 6 min read
non-chemical ways to repel fleas and ticks
Dog Tips

8 Effective Non-Chemical Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks

While I only recommend using chemical flea&tick preventives sparingly, if at all, it doesn't mean you & your pet have to live with annoying, disease-transmitting pests. After this No. 1 rule to help fortify your pet's immune system, here are my nontoxic options for keeping pests away from your pet.
— 6 min read
dog nail trimming
Dog Tips

Don't Outsource This, Your Pet Prefers This Home TLC Version

It need not be a dreaded 'avoid at all cost' chore - even if you or your pet are plagued by bad memories. Do as I did with my Rosco - and it may be so quick and nearly pleasant that your pet won't have time to stress out. And that TLC would be an extremely rare gem anywhere else.
— 5 min read
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