• Are Giant Breed Dogs a Giant Responsibility?

    Are Giant Breed Dogs a Giant Responsibility?

    There are big dogs, and then there are the giants. And let's face it, giant breeds aren't for everyone. Just because you might be a dog lover doesn't mean you want a Godzilla-sized dog romping through your house, clearing off tables, counter tops, and leaving a trail of slobber everywhere they go. But for those of us who love the giant breeds, we can't think of anything better than curling up in bed with a dog who takes up most of it. While there are no official height or weight requirements that differentiate a giant dog from – well –...

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  • Top Dog Food Blogs to Give Your Pet a Healthy and Happy Life

    Top Dog Food Blogs to Give Your Pet a Healthy and Happy Life

    Top Dog Food Blogs Just as new parents speed-read through "What to Expect When You're Expecting" as they prepare to welcome their bundle of joy, dog owners would do well to hunker down and get to work reading the internet's best dog food blogs. There's nothing we wouldn't do for our dogs, and this includes uncovering the loads of tips available for keeping them healthy and happy. Unsurprisingly, what your dog consumes has the potential to dramatically affect their quality of life. Help them live the best life they can by arming yourself with the knowledge you need to make...

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  • All Natural Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Pet

    All Natural Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Pet

    Last week on the blog, in the spirit of spring cleaning, we talked about how often to bathe your pets and how often to wash their favorite belongings (leash, bed, food bowl, toys, etc.) While we agreed that there was some wiggle room on most things, we think we found a good general consensus for cleaning across your doggie items. In that same squeaky clean vibe, this week we thought we’d discuss how to clean those same items using all natural products. Since all of the too-be cleaned items come in such close contact with your pup, it’s always best...

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  • Stop Your Puppy From Chewing On Your Shoes (And Everything Else Too)

    Stop Your Puppy From Chewing On Your Shoes (And Everything Else Too)

    Puppies. They're cute, adorable as heck, and as many people know, a lot of work. From the moment your new puppy comes home, they're learning where they fit in. Considering that they've only been alive for a couple months, it's understandable that they need to learn what they can - and can't - do. There's potty training, of course, but one of the biggest issues owners seem to face with a puppy is the dreaded chewing stage. It's a known fact that puppies chew up everything in sight. They're not picky. They don't care if it's your $5 flip flops...

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  • How do I know if I am exercising my dog enough?

    How do I know if I am exercising my dog enough?

    Exercising your dog is one of the key elements to dog ownership. Dogs have been our best friends for years, working at our sides and helping us do specific jobs for centuries. That being said, in this modern day era if you can’t provide a space or take the time out of your day to exercise your dog, you are going to have problems and so is your dog. Exercise is about more than just physical health for dogs, it’s about their mental health as well and I can promise you, if you’ve got a dog chewing up things they’re...

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