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Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Your Dog: A Comprehensive Guide

Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Your Dog: A Comprehensive Guide Tips for Traveling With Your Dog Planning Ahead for Dog-Friendly Accommodations When traveling with your dog, it’s essential to plan ahead and ensure that you have dog-friendly accommodations lined up in advance. Research and book hotels or vacation rentals that have policies allowing dogs. […]

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How to Overcome Resource Guarding in Dogs: Techniques, Training, and Prevention

How to Overcome Resource Guarding in Dogs: Techniques, Training, and Prevention Introduction Resource guarding is a behavior commonly observed in dogs where they assert ownership over certain items, such as toys, beds, treats, or even humans. This behavior is often rooted in anxiety and can be caused by past experiences or training methods. It is […]

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Most Popular Dog Breeds in Boston: A Comprehensive Guide to the Top Canine Companions

Most Popular Dog Breeds in Boston: A Comprehensive Guide to the Top Canine Companions Introduction Dog breeds have always held a special place in the hearts of dog lovers, and their popularity can vary from one region to another. In the city of Boston, certain dog breeds have gained significant popularity among local residents. This […]

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Understanding the Differences: Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs

Understanding the Differences: Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs Understanding the Difference in Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Dogs Service Dogs Service dogs are highly trained animals that are specifically trained to perform tasks and assist individuals with disabilities.They undergo rigorous training to learn tasks that are directly related to the […]

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Thanksgiving Safety: Tips to Keep Your Dogs Happy and Healthy

Thanksgiving Safety: Tips to Keep Your Dogs Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Tips For Dogs Safe and Unsafe Foods for Dogs During Thanksgiving When it comes to Thanksgiving, it’s important to be mindful of what foods are safe for our furry friends to enjoy.Here are some safe foods for dogs that dogs can eat during Thanksgiving: […]

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Preventing Grass-Eating in Dogs: Understanding the Reasons, Risks, and Solutions

Preventing Grass-Eating in Dogs: Understanding the Reasons, Risks, and Solutions How To Stop My Dog From Eating Grass Understanding Why Dogs Eat Grass There are several reasons why dogs eat grass.Some common reasons include diet deficiencies, the need for fiber, instinctual behavior, antacid purposes, boredom, and simply because they find it tasty. Grass eating can […]

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Clean your dog's teeth

The Case for Brushing Fido’s Teeth

Bad breath is bad news. We’ve all been trapped in close proximity to someone plagued with it. When it comes to our dogs it’s really our responsibility to take charge of the situation because, obviously, they can’t do it themselves, and left unchecked it can lead to serious health issues. The pet health experts at Banfield.com recommend […]

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Great Dogs for Seniors

Breeds that Make the Best Friends for Seniors

There are lots of things to consider when you get ready to adopt a dog and your own age, lifestyle and overall health should definitely play a role in the decision. For those of us in our fifties, there are more senior-friendly breeds to keep in mind before making the commitment to offer a pup […]

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Dog Noses

Fido’s Nose Knows (and LOVES) You

Scientists have confirmed that you are your dog’s favorite smell, according to research from a new study conducted by the Center for Neuropolicy at Emory University, led by Neuroscientist Gregory Berns. The noses of pooches in Boston, Worchester, Springfield and Lowell, Mass. can discriminate a number of scents, just like their canine counterparts in the […]

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Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme Disease and its Dangers to Your Pooch, Part 1

Lyme disease may currently be one of the most misdiagnosed diseases, some pet health experts say. And whether your pooch’s veterinarian agrees with that statement or not, chances are he or she would concur that this tick-transmitted disease can be harmful and even fatal for Fido. So just what are some of the dangers of […]

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