A Dog’s Favorite Place: The Park (Part 1)

Parks are the most popular spots in the city for owners to take their dogs. It’s the one place where owners can let their dogs run loose and play with other dogs. Many dog owners like going to the parks because it gives them a chance to meet and chat with other dog owners. Most dog owners are amused by the fact that they remember the names of the different dogs but not the names of the owners.

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A Dog Can Have Zits?

Yes, believe it or not, dogs can develop them just as a person can. Canine acne can pop up on your dog’s face, chin, or lower lip. It appears like small black spots that, if not washed regularly, may turn into crusty patches that cake and bleed.

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A Condition Known As “Incontinence” & What It Means To Your Dog

What happens when your dog loses the ability to control his bowel movements? What do you do when you realize that your well-trained life companion – who has been potty trained for years – all of a sudden starts urinating and defecating all over the house? Well instead of punishing your dog and making matters worse, you may want to look into the fact that he may have a condition known as “incontinence”.

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A 14-Pint Checklist For Newborn Puppies

When your newborn puppies arrive, you can quickly assess their health by utilizing the following physical checklist:

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15 Ways To Keep Your Dog Cool During Those Hot Summer Months

The dog days of summer have special meaning for your dog. Warm weather brings a host of problems for dogs, whose furry coats hold the heat. Left outside in the sun, dogs can suffer heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Because dogs have no sweat glands distributed throughout their bodies, they are more susceptible to heat-related discomforts and must rely on panting or sweating via their footpads as a self-defense mechanism to deal with the heat and humidity. Like you, your dog will appreciate some help battling hot or humid weather. Below are some ideas to help cool your “hot” dog:

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15 Minutes Is Plenty Of Time For Play Activities With Your Dog

Perfecting any sport takes practice, and some dog activities take far more practice than others, but long practice sessions are never beneficial. You may wonder if the kids are losing interest when you see them go outside to practice and return in fifteen minutes or less, but they are probably following their instincts.

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