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What Types Of Dog Treats Are There? And Which is Best For My Dog?

Choosing the appropriate treat for your dog is seemingly a minor decision, yet it can help keep them healthy and happy. The best treats should be irresistibly yummy of course but also nutritious, appetizing, easy to digest and ideally should not contain ingredients that you yourself would not ingest (some exceptions apply).  If your dog has a particularly sensitive stomach, your decision becomes slightly more complicated and you may consider giving treats with simple ingredients that have low-fat content.  So what exactly can treats be used for and what kinds are available? Dog treats are the best way to give[...]

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Dog Training Tips INFOGRAPHIC

INFOGRAPHIC - Top 10 Things You Need To Know As A New Pet Parent !Check out the tips below or head on over to our Dog Training Center for some hand picked gear to help train your pups Know some other useful tips about training Dogs?  Let us know in the comments below or tweet at us: @HotDogCollars.   Here are those tips in text format for easy copy & paste (just be sure to credit us and the sources above): LISTEN TO YOUR DOG - Learn the signs of discomfort, aggression, anxiety, playfulness, and more BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR AFFECTION[...]

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Top 10 Biggest Myths About Dogs INFOGRAPHIC

INFOGRAPHIC - Top 10 Biggest Myths About Dogs! Know some other interesting myths about Dogs?  Let us know in the comments below or tweet at us: @HotDogCollars. Here are those myths in text format for easy copy & paste (just be sure to credit us and the sources above): 1. Dogs See in Black and White - Canine color vision is thought to be similar to red-green colorblindness in humans and dogs can see in blue, greenish-yellow, yellow and various shades of gray 2. Dogs Age 7 Years for Every Human Year - Dogs age faster early in life and[...]

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When Was The Dog Collar Invented?

The history of the domesticated dog and decorative neck-wear is both fascinating and profound in it's depth and intricacy . When were the first dog collars used, and by whom?  Why did these mystery inventors need to use a dog collar at all?  And while we're at it, when exactly did dogs become domensticated?Click to see the answers to all these questions and more

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