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200 Male And Female Dog Names And What They Mean

After seeing our  original post on the meaning of dogs names, you spoke loudly and clearly by asking us to put your dogs name on the list.  Well you barked and we obeyed because here is a list of 200 dog names and their meaning!  Still don't see your name?  Tweet the name to us @hotdogcollars and we'll put it on the next version of the list. 200 Male And Female Dog Names And What They Mean! Male Dog NamesAce - Ace is an English name which means "unity" or "one who excels."Apollo - Apollo is a Latin name from[...]

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Do You Speak The Language of Dogs?

How often do you talk to your dogs each day?  And how much do they understand?  Have you ever considered that they may understand very few of the actual words and more so the inflection, tone, and expressions used to surround those words? What about the Border Collie named Chaser who can understand more than 1000 words, how smart is she?    Does Your Dog Really Know What You Are Saying Or Even Thinking? Video Credit: It's Okay To Be Smart Can your dog understand everything you say?

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How to Keep Your Dog Safe In The Cold Weather

It's time to think about how you will keep your pets safe and comfortable in the cold weather Cold weather safety tips for your dogs Stay Inside - Sure it is the most obvious answer, but even the heartiest of animals has their limits. Let the dog or cat inside when it gets cold outside. Wipe Down - Clean and wipe your dogs paws, stomach, and legs after letting them out in the winter. Aside from this being generally hygienic, it can help prevent accidental ingestion of antifreeze, road salts, and other dangerous chemicals. HINT, this is a good tip[...]

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Why You Should Not Get A Dog

Dogs are a part of your family, period. So before getting a dog here are 5 good questions to answer. Be honest and don't be afraid to wait until the time is right to bring a dog into your life Why you shouldn't get a dog...5 good questions Does your apartment, condo, home owners association, etc allow them? Seems like a basic enough question but these organizations often come with restrictions on breed, size, or number of pets. The very last thing you want to do is bring the new pup home only to find that you can't keep him/her.[...]

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