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Oakland TLC Program Teaches At-Risk Kids Empathy Toward Animals

Oakland TLC Program Teaches At-Risk Kids Empathy Toward Animals

On a regular basis, we pet parents run across information highlighting the many ways dogs can improve human quality of life. Studies and reports by Harvard Med…

Why Do Dogs Sit by the Door? 7 Vet-Verified Possible Reasons

Why Do Dogs Sit by the Door? 7 Vet-Verified Possible Reasons

Does your dog have a habit of sitting by the door? If so, you might wonder exactly why they're doing that. After all, it seems like every time you turn around,…

How to Train a Dog at Home: 8 Simple Tips (Vet Approved)

How to Train a Dog at Home: 8 Simple Tips (Vet Approved)

Training is an important part of raising your dog to be a well-behaved member of canine society. Some pet parents enroll their dogs in puppy basic training and…

My Dog Doesn't Like to Be Touched: What Should I Do? Vet-Verified Tips

My Dog Doesn't Like to Be Touched: What Should I Do? Vet-Verified Tips

As loving dog parents, we want to interact with our dogs in a tactile way, so it can be disheartening when your dog is reluctant to be touched or petted. The r…

How to Potty Train a Puppy With a Bell: 10 Vet Approved Tips

How to Potty Train a Puppy With a Bell: 10 Vet Approved Tips

Even when a puppy learns to go potty outside, it is up to the owner to know when to let them out to avoid indoor accidents. Communication is crucial; unfortuna…

How to Train a Samoyed: 12 Vet-Reviewed Tips

How to Train a Samoyed: 12 Vet-Reviewed Tips

The Samoyed is a loving, playful, and fun dog. They make excellent pets, but they're perhaps more suitable for an active family who can give them plenty of att…

How to Stop Your Dog From Scratching the Door: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Stop Your Dog From Scratching the Door: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

Dogs scratching at doors is a common behavior, but it can ruin your once attractive and clean doors. Eventually, your doors will wear thin with repeated wear i…

How to Potty Train a German Shepherd Puppy: 7 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Potty Train a German Shepherd Puppy: 7 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Bringing home a German Shepherd puppy is exciting! These dogs are among the smartest dogs on the planet, ranking third overall in obedience and work intelligen…