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5 Cat-Owner Catastrophes to Avoid
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 1, 2016Cats have a reputation for being self-sufficient loners who don’t need any special attention or care, but that’s a feline fallacy for sure — in fact, it's the opposite of the truth. It's important… Full Article ›
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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Bond With Your Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 14, 2016The bond I share with my dogs is truly special, and it wasn't built by accident. Spending time together is the first step in strengthening the relationship between you and your dog, but how you… Full Article ›
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Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Cat to Jump Through a Hoop
By Mikkel Becker, June 15, 2016Recently my daughter and my husband were discussing which animal made a better pet: cats or dogs. “Dogs are way cooler,” my husband argued, “because they can do tricks cats can’t, like jumping… Full Article ›
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Fun Things to Do With Your Dog in Winter
By Shayna Meliker, January 20, 2016When temperatures drop and winter weather moves in, it can become challenging to burn off your dog's seemingly endless energy! But we like a good challenge, and that's why we're sharing five… Full Article ›
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What to Expect at the 2015 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
By Kristen Seymour, September 25, 2015It's that time again! No, we're not talking about shedding season or even the return of pumpkin spice lattes — we're all atwitter about the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog… Full Article ›
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Canines Compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Finals
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, September 29, 2014A 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Inde shattered a dock diving world record when he dove 33 feet, 10 inches at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals this weekend.… Full Article ›
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Canine Counselors Make Camp Fun for Kids With Serious Illnesses
By Caroline Golon, July 22, 2014There’s always something special about summer camp. But there’s something even more magical about a camp just for children with serious illnesses, where they can run, jump and play — and where the… Full Article ›
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Westminster Agility Show Opens to Mixed-Breed Dogs
By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, February 4, 2014Leaping and swooshing through an obstacle course of tunnels, jumps, and weave poles, 225 dogs and their handlers will make canine sports history on Saturday in New York City. For the first time… Full Article ›
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6 Activities to Help You Bond With Your Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 16, 2013My dogs and I love to tramp the 150 acres of our Almost Heaven Ranch in northern Idaho. For the dogs it’s more than a physical workout; their noses are constantly twitching as they breathe in the… Full Article ›
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Overcoming Obstacles: Behind the Scenes at an Agility Dog Competition
By Caroline Coile, November 14, 2013I feel nervous even before my agility dog and I pull into the competition grounds. What if we're late? Will I forget the course? Will it be too difficult? What of the hundreds of things that can… Full Article ›
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Exciting Highlights From the 2013 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
By Shayna Meliker , October 7, 2013Diving, weaving and flying canines from across the world impressed crowds on Saturday at the National Finals of the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. The event, now in its 16th year, takes… Full Article ›