October 24, 2016

Why You Should Teach Your Dog Like You Would a Human Child

AΒ good dog teacher uses the same philosophy as successful parents doΒ with their kids, as science now confirms that dogs and children have similar brain capacities.Β Regardless of the species, both respond to: Consistency Attention Redirection Tone Schedules Organization Play As a mom of a multispecies household (as well as a trainer), I can affirm that what …

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We Love Fusion’s Songbirds in Pink Pet Gate Screen for The Pink Fund

When Rover doesn’t get the run of the house, a reliable gate is as good as gold. ButΒ this new design by Fusion Gate comes inΒ pink forΒ Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Part of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), Fusion is partnering with The Pink Fund to offer a special, limited-edition art screen. It’s called Songbirds in …

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How I Learned My Dog Has a Rare Auto-Immune Disorder

Onchodystrophy. It’s quite the mouthful, and until a few weeks ago I’d never heard of it. Today, I’m practically an expert…but it’s been a long, strange trip. It started innocuously enough. Maybelle was biting her nails, which I thought might be a helpful gesture since she refuses to let anyone cut her nails. After a …

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Rex the Beagle Survives Having a Stick Up His Nose for Six Months

When a CT scan revealed the source of his Beagle’s stinky, six-month-long sneezing spree, Mark Kovicak was flooded with emotions. There it was in black and white: Poor Rex had had a stick up his snout the entireΒ time. β€œIt hit me all at once,” Mark tells Dogster. β€œIt was bittersweet — that’s the easiest way …

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