Author: Meghan Lodge
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5 Ways to Avoid Disaster During Your Dog’s Next Playdate
Nervous about setting up a doggie playdate? Check out one writer’s cautionary tale of a doggie playdate gone wrong — and some tips on how to make sure your dog’s playdates go smoothly.
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Sir Patrick Stewart Is Winning — and Melting — Hearts With His Pit Bull Foster Dog, Ginger
The actor has shared videos of Ginger and him together, and they make an adorable pair.
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How I Deal With the Ignorance, Intolerance, and Fear I Face as the Pet Parent of Pit Bull
From the local hardware store to the vet's office, I regularly deal with people who assume the worst about my sweet Axle because of a dog breed stereotype.
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Axle the Pit Bull Reviews Woof Mints
Did this new breath-freshening product for dogs treat Axle's stinky breath? Or does it remain rank? Find out!
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How My Dog Helped Me Reprioritize My Overextended Life
Axle loves me even when I'm too busy to be the best possible pet parent, and his patience and calm recently led me back to the life I want to live.
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Belle Turns Her Dog Only Knows Blog Into a Book!
We chat with Terry Kaye about serving as translator and typist for Belle's latest project, "Dog Only Knows: The Word of Dog."
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Chopper the Biker Dog Helps Hospital Patients Heal
The Boston Terrier in a biker vest visits patients of all ages, bringing cheer and snuggles to their bedsides.
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At The Tucker Farm, Kids and Dogs Pose Beautifully Together
Elizabeth LaBauve gives us tips on taking great pictures of kids and dogs, something she excels at on her family's farm.
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Why I No Longer Shop at My Local Mom-and-Pop Pet Store
The shop sells purebred and designer dogs, and I have reason to believe they're from irresponsible breeders and puppy mills.
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Animal Rescue Aid Helps Make Shelter Dogs More Comfortable
Tracey French's nonprofit sends pet beds and crates to shelters around the country, making dogs calmer and as a result more adoptable.
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Blueberry the Pit Bull Changes Hearts and Minds as a Therapy Dog
Because of breed discrimination, being a therapy dog isn't always easy for Blueberry, but she and her human are gaining acceptance one visit at a time.
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5 Reasons Why I Only Have One Dog
There are so many dogs in need of a home, but I don't want to adopt another one right now. Here's why.
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I Get That Your Dogs Live With You, but Put Them Away for Parties!
I love dogs, but some guests don't -- and none of us like guarding our food or swallowing pet hair.
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Behaviorist Lisa Matthews Helps Dogs Manage Their Anxiety
As a certified dog behavior consultant, she uses her training to help dogs deal with anxiety and avoid lashing out.
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Meet Kiah the Pit Bull, Poughkeepsie’s Newest Police Dog
The Poughkeepsie Police Department becomes the latest law enforcement agency to include a rescued Pit Bull in its ranks.
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10-Year-Old Isabella Masso Uses Her Design Skills to Help Dogs Get Adopted
The young fashion designer creates clip-on flowers and bow-ties for dogs, selling them in her online store and donating many for please-adopt-me photos.
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Shorty Rossi Gives an Inspiring Speech at BarkWorld Expo
The Pit Boss spoke at the annual pet-centric social media conference. We talked to him after about his Pit Bulls Geisha and Hercules, and his anti-BSL and spay/neuter efforts.
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The Crazy Things I Do to Clip My Dog’s Nails
To anyone watching, it may look more like a strange circus sideshow than an owner clipping her dog's nails.
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5 Ways to Make Your Dog Walks More Zen
We chat with G. Ray Sullivan, creator of the photo-book "Zen and the Art of Dog Walking," about how to mellow out and make the most of walks with your dog.
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Wings of Rescue Expands With “When Pitties Fly” Program and Biggest-Ever Holiday Flight Plan
The non-profit group that flies shelter dogs from California to the Pacific Northwest continues to grow, working toward its goal of getting 100,000 animals to new homes.
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A BabyCenter Community Helps Send an Abandoned Pit Bull a Forever Home
Fifteen member families of the online community worked together to get Hammy from Texas to his new home, more than 1,200 miles away in New Jersey.
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My Nana Wanted to Adopt “Anything But a Chihuahua,” But a Sweet Chi Mix Changed Her Mind
Shortly after her companion of 16 years -- Harley, a Toy Fox Terrier -- died, my nana was ready for a new friend, only it couldn't be one of those "yappy" dogs. Ha!
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Do You Ever Go Overboard When Educating Others About Pit Bulls?
When I first got Axle, I was extra-protective and passionate about my dog, with the hope of clearing up misinformation about his breed.
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We Chat With Emmylou Harris About Her “Shelter Me” Episode on PBS
The latest installment of the TV show focuses on the Grammy-winning country music star and her dog rescue, Bonaparte's Retreat.
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How to Help Your Dog Stay Active and Enjoy His Senior Years
It recently hit me that my Axle would not live forever; to prepare for his golden years, I talked to an expert about the best activities for senior dogs.
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Meet the Blueboys: Two Adorable “Pit Bulls” in Pajamas
Darren and Phillip are two English Staffies from Australia who are making a mark on Instagram -- and using their fame to change people's views on bully breeds.
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5 Reasons Your Kid Needs to Grow Up With a Dog
Some people think dogs and young kids don't go together -- I'm here to tell you otherwise.
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Check Out These Pit Bulls Wearing Glasses for the #Pittie2020 Campaign
By encouraging people to post photos of Pit Bulls in glasses on social media, Project Blue Collar is trying "clear the vision" of the breed.
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Dogly Asks Pit Bull Lovers What It Means to Be “Like a Pit”
This photo-sharing app raises money for shelters and helps to break negative stereotypes about Pit Bulls.
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Hey, Shelters: Animal Farm Foundation Wants Your Pit Bulls!
Pit Bulls can be excellent service animals, so AFF pulls the dogs from shelters and rescues for training and placement.
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