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Nicole has loved animals of all sizes her whole life so it's no wonder she has dedicated her career to helping them through what she loves best: learning, writing, and sharing knowledge with others. She’s the proud mom of two dogs, a cat, and a human. With a degree in Education and 15+ years of writing experience, Nicole wants to help pet parents and pets around the planet to live happy, safe, and healthy lives.
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If you have ever noticed your dog kicking their back legs after going number two, you are not alone. Not all dogs exhibit this behavior but it is completely no…
The Golden Retriever is a popular choice for a family pet due to their beautiful golden coat, intelligence, and friendly temperament. Known as being calm and d…
Today, around 400 official dog breeds are recognized by various organizations, which doesn’t include mixed breeds. Where did all these dogs come from? Most pur…
There are few animal behaviors as well-known and caricatured as dogs burying bones. But while it's amusing to watch in cartoons, it's a little more frustrating…
Inbreeding isn't as common as it once was in dog breeding, but some breeders still force males to mate with their daughters. This practice usually produces pup…
When buying a dog from a breeder, you may hear about breeding rights. You may also be expected to sign some paperwork and read a contract. While you may be exp…
Dogs do plenty of odd things, but one that is sure to make the top of the list is randomly licking the carpet. You may have thought that your dog was the only…
When examining pregnant dogs, vets may be able to feel the puppies moving as early as 5 weeks. Owners can often feel the puppies at around 6 weeks onward, whil…
Licking is an instinctive canine behavior that dogs use to communicate with people and each other. If you're wondering why your dog licks your face, you've com…
The excitement of having a newborn puppy at your home is immense, and the last thing you would want is to bring unnecessary issues to your newborn puppy. Durin…
