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Teach Your Dog to "Find It"
By Mikkel Becker, April 21, 2017Most dogs are naturally good at following their noses: They can often track everything from a dead mouse in your yard to the turkey sandwich you left unattended on the kitchen counter. This ability… Full Article ›
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How to Keep Your Dog Happy on Crate Rest
By Kristen Seymour, April 10, 2017If you were told you needed to be on bed rest for the next few weeks to allow an injury to properly heal, you probably wouldn't be thrilled, but you'd understand the reason for it — and, most likely,… Full Article ›
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Trouble with Food Puzzles? Here are Six Tips
By Dr. Tony Buffington DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN, March 8, 2017Some veterinarians recommend using puzzles to deliver a portion of a pet's daily food to confined cats and dogs. But what if you are not sure if food puzzles are such a good idea for your pet? Or… Full Article ›
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Stocking Stuffers Under $15 for Dogs and Cats
By Jenn Andrlik, November 30, 2016Stocking stuffers — no matter who they are for — can be some of the hardest presents to shop for, but also some of the most fun to receive. This year, we've taken the guesswork out of filling your… Full Article ›
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Your Dog Etiquette Guide: Visiting Pet Stores
By Mikkel Becker, September 28, 2016The pet store would seem like a logical — and ideal — outing with your dog. But as with any trip to a public place, there are some important things to think about before you take your pooch shopping… Full Article ›
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How Can I Get My Distracted Dog to Pay Attention to Me?
By Mikkel Becker, September 7, 2016My Golden Retriever is so distracted on walks — she looks at anything and everything except for me. I can’t get her to listen to anything I say! The only thing saving us from disaster is her front… Full Article ›
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How Can We Stop Our Dog From Stealing Food?
By Mikkel Becker, August 31, 2016My dog will swipe any food we leave on the counter — last week, he ate an entire stick of butter. Fortunately, he didn’t suffer any ill effects, but I worry that he will eat something dangerous when… Full Article ›
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Tips to Stop a Dog From Tugging on Clothing
By Mikkel Becker, July 27, 2016My dog sometimes pulls on pants and sleeves. I think she’s playing, because we let her do this as a puppy, but she doesn’t stop. What can I do to end this behavior?Puppies will often mouth and tug at… Full Article ›
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5 Ideas for Getting the Most Out of the Dog Days of Summer
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, July 26, 2016It’s hard to believe it’s already August. Before summer starts to wind down, now’s the time to get out and enjoy some warm-weather fun with your best friend. Thankfully, there’s a good chance… Full Article ›
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4 Ways Environmental Enrichment Can Help De-Stress Your Dog
By Dr. Tony Buffington DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN, June 30, 2016I grew up on a 1,200-acre Angus cattle ranch in California during the 1950s and 1960s. We always had dogs; mostly Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Dachshunds. The big dogs never came into… Full Article ›
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10 of the Coolest Dog Parks Across the U.S.
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, June 13, 2016Many of us are about to hit the road for summer vacation. While you’re busy planning the sights to see around the country, we have a handful more to add to your list: dog parks that offer just a… Full Article ›
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Video: 5 Ways You're Feeding Your Dog Wrong
By Vetstreet Staff , May 12, 2016Feeding a dog is easy, right? Step one: Human dumps food into bowl. Step two: Dog eats food out of bowl. Well, not so fast! You may be surprised by how much thought and care should actually go into… Full Article ›