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Dog Park Etiquette

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If you are like me, dog parks are a dream come true. I’ve had Daisy for 3 years now. For 2 years of that time I had a 12×12 back yard and for a year I had no yard at all. Not exactly conducive to running and playing. So you can imagine, the first time I went to a dog park I thought my prayers had been answered. How perfect. Daisy could get all the exercise she needed with absolutely no effort from me! WRONG.

How to Know when your Dog is Overheating

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Unfortunately, no matter how hard you try, your dog might overheat anyway. It’s essential to know if this is happening though. If left ignored, your dog could have heatstroke, slip into a coma or even die – and this could all happen within 20 minutes.

Southwest Airlines Introduces New “Pet Friendly” Policy

Southwest Airlines just today announced their new pet-friendly policy, PAWS (Pets are Welcome on Southwest).

Keeping Dogs Cool in the Summer

It’s a little known fact that dogs can get heat stroke during the summer that can be fatal. Given the fact that I’m the owner of a Labrador who is Black, keeping my pooch cool is a high priority.

Dog Humor

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How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb? Afghan: Light bulb? What light bulb? Golden Retriever: “The sun is shining, the day is young, we’ve got our whole lives ahead of us, and you’re worrying about a burned out light bulb?” Border Collie: “Just one. And I’ll replace any wiring that’s not [...]

Doggie Olympics

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Convinced your dog can shed with the rest of them? Well now you have a chance to prove it.

Best Cars for Dogs

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In 2008, dogcar.com named the Suzuki Equator the best Dog Car of the year. Why? Amid claims that “dogs like trucks the best”, researchers for the site began looking for a truck that could accommodate a dog while still being safe. The trouble with trucks is that there is always the risk that your dog [...]

Memorial Day Pet Travel Tips

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Traveling with a dog can be fun, provided you are well-prepared for the adventure.

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