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Sleeping With Your Dog: Is It Really Bad For You?

I really love reading through pet posts on Facebook. Normally they bring up my mood when I am feeling down, and this Christmas season I really needed something uplifting. Unfortunately, Facebook only added frustration to my already depressed mood. The post completely condemned having your dogs sleep in bed with you. I don’t know about you, but my dogs sleep …

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Xylitol- The Christmas Dog Killer: How Keep Your Christmas Merry!

Holiday candies and Christmas treats are delicious but can kill your dog! I’m not talking about chocolate either. Unfortunately, there are some very toxic substances that become more of a risk during this happy holiday season. Out of all the possible toxic foods xylitol is the biggest threat to your dog. Just the smallest amount can cost you hundreds (if …

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Great Dog Christmas Gift Ideas Plus What To Avoid

Tis the season for shopping! Whether your purchasing your gifts online or venturing out to fight crowds Christmas shopping is high on the list of priorities right now. Picking out the perfect Christmas gift for the special people in your life can be daunting, but let’s be honest, it’s not as daunting as picking out the best Christmas gift for …

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Top 10 Most Surprising Winter Dangers For Your Dog

It doesn’t matter if you love the winter wonderland or dread it; it’s coming! That picturesque scenery can be deceiving hiding some surprising, often overlooked, dangers for your precious dog. Cold, snow, sleet, and ice all contribute to hazardous conditions. Recognizing potential risks and preventions will help you keep you dog safe this winter season. You will have peace of …

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Dog Winter Gear: Does Your Dog Need to Bundle Up?

Guess what, folks! It’s getting cold! Winter is slowly wrapping it’s frigid fingers around us here in the north east. I know I’m not ready, is your dog winter ready? Believe it or not, but all dogs weren’t made to handle to colder climates and need a little help to get them through. Dog winter gear, jackets, hats, and boots, …

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Composting Dog Poop: Finally, There’s Meaning to Monotony

Seriously, sh** happens! Pounds and ponds of it actually are deposited by our dogs per year. We are constantly picking it up and throwing it away. If you have multiple dogs you have more shi** and more cleanup. It’s endless work, for what? Nothing to show for it! As much as I love my dogs, I hate meaningless work. Well, …

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Dog Hugs: Are We Lovingly Torturing Our Dogs?

Is our favorite way of showing affection silent torture for our precious dogs? There is nothing worse to us loving dog parents than the thought of us doing anything that makes our furbabies sad or uncomfortable, but, unfortunately, the science shows the answer to be a resounding, YES! Are you shocked? People don’t always like hugs either. We have all …

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Fall Activities to Share With Your Dog

Are you at a loss for fun fall activities to do with your dog? Fall is absolutely perfect! The weather is still warm enough for you to still comfortably be outside and its cooled down enough for your dog to really enjoy the outdoors too. The sun is still shinning, the leaves are falling, and trust me, Fido doesn’t care …

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Halloween Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Dog Safe!

Halloween is one of my favorite times of year! The fall colors, the spooky decorations, the ghost stories, and the candy all combine to make the perfect celebration to send off summer. Lurking behind those ghouls and goblins are some real dangers for your dog. Keeping your dog safe throughout Halloween can be a bit tricky, but if done right, …

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Dog Winter Activities: Keep Your Dog Moving ALL Season Long!

We all need winter activities! It’s inevitable, we get flabby and lazy during the winter with out them. It’s cold who wants to brave the elements unless they have to? Guess what, most dogs are the exact same! Winter in coming! No, seriously, don’t laugh, it is! I know it comes every year, but this year is different! No one …