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Puppies & Toddlers: Vet-Approved Tips for Navigating Life With Both
Just before my daughter started toddling, I brought home a Weimaraner puppy. I thought it would help my daughter grow up to be a dog lover and get the puppy, A…
Introducing a New Dog to the Pack: 10 Vet-Approved Tips
Introducing a new dog into a home with resident dogs can be challenging. Though dogs are communal animals by nature, these initial introductions can be unpredi…
Do Dogs Feel Guilty? Understanding Dog Behavior & Emotions
Have you ever walked into your house and immediately knew that your pup was up to no good? Your feeling seems to be confirmed when your dog looks super guilty—…
Do Dogs Understand Pointing? Scientific Discoveries & Training Tips (Vet Approved)
Pointing is an essential means of non-verbal communication. We use it between ourselves to reinforce something that we’re saying, and we also point to teach yo…
How to Train Your Dog to Be Off Leash: Vet-Verified Training Tips & Tricks
Allowing your dog to be off leash can be a great way for them to get exercise, play games and practice obedience. However, before your dog is allowed off leash…
Pup Scouts: What It Is & How to Join
Many of us have fond memories of our days in youth organizations like the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts. Undoubtedly, you learned many skills that you may even use…
What a Yellow Ribbon on a Dog's Leash Means: What to Do If You See One
If you’ve ever been out for a walk, with or without a pet, and noticed a dog with a bright yellow ribbon tied around their collar or leash, you likely want to…
My Dog Is Scared of the Leash, What Should I Do? 5 Vet-Approved Tips
Even though people using collars, harnesses, and leashes go back thousands of years, dogs might still fight being on a lead and may even be afraid of them. It…