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

Puppy Poop Problems? Here’s the Fix!

Cleaning up your pup's mushy stool is not a walk in the park, and it's hard not to wonder if something bigger might be going on with their tummy. Here's what to do when your pet's bowels are off.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

Get into the habit of telling your dog off for doing this, and you may simply be confusing them and damaging your relationship with your furry friend. It's against their natural inclinations and may actually cause them to do more of the things you're trying to get them to stop.
— 10 min read
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Dog Tips

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

If you were a dog and wanted to get your humans to do something for you, how would you communicate? Turns out dogs' gestures aren't as random as you might assume. These are the ones used most often for four particular purposes. How well do you respond to them?
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

This Time-Honored Way to Calm Kids Soothes Scared Dogs Too

You probably grew up with this, and perhaps did it for your children too. Helps children downshift from an active to a passive state of being. Now they've found it also works for shelter pets that cower in the back corner of their kennels. And it's great for the volunteers too.
— 5 min read
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