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3 Puppy Life Hacks
Recently, I started fostering again after a one-year hiatus. While I’ve fostered over one hundred dogs, this was the first foster I’ve had since moving in with my boyfriend and his brother. Both guys...
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The Dangers of Playing with Laser Lights
Howie* was an adorable little teddy bear of a dog. He wiggled as I sunk my hand into his plush, soft, curly fur. A delightful Cavachon, Howie adored people and loved to meet new friends. He sat beside...
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Housetraining Tips: Should you use potty pads?
Potty pads can be extraordinarily useful for dogs with special needs. However, their use can also cause a host of unintended problems. So, should you use potty pads to housetrain your dog? Here are the...
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Diary of a Fearful Puppy: the First Three Days
My current foster puppy, Chowder, was found living in a culvert with his mom and three brothers as an eight-week-old puppy. This is his story. My first view of Chowder and his siblings told me a lot...
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Diary of a Fearful Puppy: Week One
Last week, I covered fearful puppy Chowder’s first three days in our home. After three days, Chowder was reliably taking food from our hands, enjoying regular play sessions with our dog Trout, and...
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[Mostly] Wordless Wednesday
Photo by Jeremy Vandel “Obesity in dogs is one of the biggest problems. But do you think the dog food companies want to talk about that?” – Dr. Ray Coppinger
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Dog-Dog Aggression Between Housemates Part Three: Management
Over the last couple weeks, I’ve discussed the recent issues between my two dogs, Layla and Trout. After the fight, both dogs had injuries that needed time to heal. They also needed some time to heal...
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The Problems with Remote Collars
There are many different training methods out there, and each has its pros and cons. Today, I want to talk specifically about the use of remote collars (also known as shock collars or e-collars). Photo...
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Sniff Before You Drip: Essential Oils and Your Dog
Have you ever been stuck in an elevator when someone wearing way too much perfume walks on (or worse yet, stuck sitting next to that person on a plane or bus)? Not only does it bother you initially,...
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What To Do If Your Dog Digs
Perched precariously on the edge of the pot, Pan was in his element. Paws pumping, dirt flying, tail waving wildly, he quickly and professionally excavated the area, messily transferring potting soil...
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