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How To Encourage A Reluctant Dog To Swim
Swimming might not come naturally to all dogs, but it is a skillset that dogs can be taught.
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Dug Up at Dogster August 2020 Dog Events
It’s not too hot for these August 2020 dog events, so don’t sit and stay but go, go, go with your dog.
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This Program Wants Kids To Read To Their Dogs
Take the pledge to read at home to your pets.
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7 Of Our Favorite Dog-Friendly National Parks
Having a dog means having a constant sidekick who is always up for an adventure. Here are a few of our favorite dog-friendly national parks.
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Why Do Dogs Groan When They Lie Down?
Many dogs circle or dig their beds before settling in; others groan when lying down. So, is dog groaning, moaning and sighing anything to worry about?
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Keep Your Dog Safe In The Water This Summer
Whether hitting the beach or spending the afternoon in your backyard, with some safety precautions, you and your dog can safely have fun in the water this summer.
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6 Water Games to Play With Your Dog This Summer
Whether you are hitting the beach or spending the afternoon in your backyard with some safety precautions, you and your dog can safely have fun in the water this summer.
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How To Make Your Dog Famous On Social Media
How to be an influencer and get more followers on your pup’s Instagram, YouTube & blogging channels.
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Keep Your Senior Dog Sharp
Providing mental stimulation with enrichment activities is one way to meet our senior dogs’ cognitive needs.
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Meet the Canine Critic of Hotels.com
Lenny is used to getting noticed. As an AKC Grand Champion, he competed at the Westminster Dog Show twice. His latest achievement? Being named Hotels.com first-ever official Canine Critic.
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These Are the Super Seeds Your Dog Needs
If you think seeds are just for the birds, think again.
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Why do Puppies Cry and Whine?
Like babies, puppies cry and whine. It can be both heartbreaking and annoying. Why do puppies cry and whine? The answer is: to call attention to a need. But the needs — and the calls — vary. “Puppies whine and cry for various reasons,” says Lenore Demmin of Payson, Utah, president of the Siberian Husky …
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Wynn —Giving Comfort, Lifting Spirits
Meet the lab puppy providing medical professionals with love during the coronavirus pandemic.
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What’s Your Dog’s Play Style?
Make the most out of playtime with your dog and support your dog as he plays with other dogs by learning what type of play your dog enjoys.
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When a Beloved Dog Dies
From mourning to memorializing, here’s help to process your grief and honor your pup’s memory.
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10 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog This Summer
Put as many of these activities on your summer to-do list as possible -- your dog will thank you.
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4 Books to Read This Summer
Books get your tail wagging? Here are some great reads we hope you enjoy!
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Hot Products for Summer
Check out these new dog products for summer.
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Dug Up at Dogster — July 2020 Dog Events
Sunny days and everything is a-OK when you are with your dog, so check out Dogster’s list of July 2020 dog events for things to do!
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How Do You Memorialize Your Dog?
We asked Dogster readers to share stories about how they have honored a dog’s passing.
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Fireworks & Pets: Tips for a Low-Stress Holiday
Independence Day is almost here, and while we humans may love a good fireworks display, our dogs (and other pets, too) may feel as if those loud, unpredictable sounds signal the coming of the end of the world.
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Dogs and Fireworks — Stop Your Dog from Getting Scared
We surveyed our Facebook community to get their tips on how to handle dogs and fireworks this summer.
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Disaster Relief for Our Furry Friends
Disaster relief teams around the world put their lives at risk to save animals, and not always wildlife.
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Letting Your Puppy Sleep in Your Bed? Here’s How to Do It Safely
Should your puppy sleep in your bed with you? Going from a warm pile of littermates to a cold lonely crate can be traumatizing, so we think "yes."
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These Are the Experts Every Dog Owner Needs
It takes a village.
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Why Do Dogs Dig in Their Beds?
Why do dogs dig in their beds? Circling, scratching and digging are all things dogs do before settling into bed. Are these dog-nesting behaviors instinctive?
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Have a Fearful Dog? These Training Tips Will Help
Dealing with a fearful dog is a challenge. Here are six great tips on how to cope with a nervous dog from a dog mom who parents a truly scared dog.
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Your Dog Can Go Green, Too
We’ve got easy ways to reduce Fido’s ecological paw print.
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Dug Up at Dogster — June 2020 Dog Events
Sunny days means time to play with your dog, so check our these June 2020 dog events for the latest in dog happenings.
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Stop Small-Dog Syndrome
What is small-dog syndrome? And how can you prevent it? Here's what you need to know.
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