Category: Dogs
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Fall Dog Trail Gear Necessities
It’s the perfect time to dive into the woods… and an even better time to bring your dog! If you’re new to taking your dog on the trail, there are a few items you’ll need to bring to ensure their safety. And maybe a few more for their simple comfort.
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3 Best Trail Harnesses for Small Dogs
I love a good hike. I love my dog. Combine the two and I could climb mountains… Literally. Hiking isn’t just good for you. Taking your dog out on the trail provides them with a beautiful source of enrichment. You may have heard the numbers on sniffing—twenty minutes of sniffing equates to an hour’s walk!…
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How to Pick The Perfect Dog Harness
There are more types of harnesses than I can count on one hand—and more brands than I could count on two hands. How do you pick the perfect one for your perfect pup? Trial and error can get costly… But I can help you narrow down types of perfect harnesses for your dog.
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Everything New Dog Parents Need to Know: Dog Hygiene
Fur Maintenance | Dogs Require Regular Brushing || Your dog’s fur routine depends on its coat. Double-coated dogs require more frequent care—long coats should be brushed daily to avoid matting. Short fur is more forgiving and can be brushed at least once a week. When brushing long-haired dogs, take care to get down to their…
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Chihuahua Types: From Head to Tail
Chihuahua Head Types Chihuahuas fall into two head shapes: apple head and deer head. You may also see “deer-faced Chihuahuas” in reference to the latter. Once you learn about these classifications, you won’t pass another one of the toy breed without noticing their beautiful differences. Apple Head Functioning as the breed standard, apple-head Chihuahuas have…
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Why are Chihuahuas Aggressive? Is It Our Fault?
Chihuahuas are not naturally aggressive. But when they are, it’s often our fault. While a toy breed, they’re like any other larger dog—they need socialization and training. They can be territorial and vocal sometimes, but they aren’t incapable of being well-behaved and well-trained dogs. Take it from me: I’ve trained every Chihuahua my family’s ever…
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New Pet Parent Checklist 2023 Dog Edition
Congrats on your new furry best friend! We’re so excited for you! Are you nervous? Worried you’ll forget something? Don’t stress yourself out—this new pet parent checklist for dogs has all the essentials, so you can focus on lovin’ your pup more and running to the store less. Let’s get you prepared! (Skip to the…
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New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Dog Edition
New Year, new you! In 2022, there was a lot to learn about owning dogs, from feeding to training. We’ve all grown a lot. Great job! Below, I compile the big points a new pet parent should know before and after bringing a dog into their home in 2023. Dogs are way more permanent than…
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Why Does My Dog Have a Blue Mark on Their Lower Belly?
Any strays, or previously owned dogs, tend to have a small tattoo on their stomach to show they’ve been neutered or spayed. This is done primarily to confirm with certainty that there aren’t any reproductive organs to remove. It serves a purpose: vets can visually confirm at a surface level instead of costly scans or…
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Can You Kennel Your Dog Overnight?
Short and sweet of it: yes! Dogs are denning animals as much as they are social animals—sleeping in what they deem a safe place is not cruel. In fact, with the right set-up, a dog may prefer their crate over your bed! Why Crate Train Your Dog? There are several reasons why you should crate-train…
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