Kristin Hitchcock

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How to Store Homemade Dog Food: 6 Vet-Reviewed Tips

How to Store Homemade Dog Food: 6 Vet-Reviewed Tips

Making homemade dog food can be a great option for your canine; after all, you can’t get much fresher than homemade. However, storing the food can be a bit mor…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
How to Train an Akita: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Train an Akita: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

Akitas are notoriously challenging to train. However, that doesn’t mean they’re completely untrainable. It just takes a bit more time and skill to teach them t…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
10 Vet-Verified Westie Facts: Origin, Traits & More

10 Vet-Verified Westie Facts: Origin, Traits & More

West Highland Terriers are a rarer breed of dog in the United States. However, these white, fluffy terriers have stolen the heart of many. They’re energetic, l…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
How to Make Dog Paw Prints With Paint: 8 Expert Tips

How to Make Dog Paw Prints With Paint: 8 Expert Tips

You’ve probably seen tons of cute, creative artwork online utilizing dog prints. Making dog paw prints with paint can be a great way to celebrate your dog. How…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
Can You Put Coconut Oil on a Dog’s Paws? Science-Based Facts & FAQ

Can You Put Coconut Oil on a Dog’s Paws? Science-Based Facts & FAQ

Coconut oil is extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts, harvested from the coconut palm. It has a high melting point, meaning it will solidify if you refr…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
Why Do Dogs Cross Their Paws: 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Dogs Cross Their Paws: 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

If you spend enough time around dogs, you may notice them crossing their front paws from time to time. There are many assumptions and anecdotes for this, but w…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
8 Interesting Swedish Vallhund Facts You'll Love to Learn

8 Interesting Swedish Vallhund Facts You'll Love to Learn

Swedish Vallhunds are instantly recognizable dogs. They’re very “wolfish” pups with short legs that resemble those of a Corgi. This makes them pretty easy to s…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
12 Dogs Similar to St. Bernards (With Pictures)

12 Dogs Similar to St. Bernards (With Pictures)

St. Bernards are instantly recognizable thanks to their unique color pattern and large size. While there isn’t any dog quite like them in the world, there are…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
What Smells Do Dogs Hate? 11 Vet-Verified Scents (With Pictures)

What Smells Do Dogs Hate? 11 Vet-Verified Scents (With Pictures)

Dogs live in a world of smell to a much greater degree than humans do. They use smell to do all sorts of things, including figuring out what is good to eat and…

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By Kristin Hitchcock
5 Incredible Weimaraner Colors & Patterns (With Pictures)

5 Incredible Weimaraner Colors & Patterns (With Pictures)

Weimaraners are well-known for their gray coats. While it may seem like they’re only ever gray, these canines actually come in several different shades. The AK…

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By Kristin Hitchcock