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Help! My Dog Has Separation Anxiety

You put on your shoes, grab your keys, and make your way to the door.Before you can even turn the knob, your dog appears. He begins whining,yipping, and frantically circling your feet. Your heart sinks, and youremotions waffle between frustration and guilt. It's a common scene, played out in households across the world. Yourdog, like thousands of others, is suffering from separation anxiety. It occurswhen a dog experiences severe distress when separated from his guardian. He maybark, whine, howl, and use the bathroom inside. In the most severe cases, hemay destroy furniture, doors, window treatments, and other household items. Separation[...]

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Canine Aggression Warning Signs

Do you have a good dogor a bad dog? That question and its answer are actually misleading as weshould really be looking for abnormal behavior, not "good or bad.” Aresponsible owner recognizes this behavior in their dog and works to addressthe issue before it escalates into a dangerous situation. Check out the 11 dog behaviors below to see if your canine isshowing aggression signs. Neutral Behavior Licks nose: A calmingsignal , a dog will lick its nose to show comfort and happiness. Sits and paws owner:A signalof communication , dogs’ paw at their owners to get their attention, whetherthat’s wanting[...]

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Top 10 Tips Before Bringing Home A New Puppy

Whether you are buying your new puppy from a local breeder or adoptingone from the pound, the introduction of this new family member will meanenormous changes to your life. From how you travel to how well (or poorly) yousleep, you will see the influence of your new four-legged family member incountless ways. It does not matter if this is your first pet or not - there are stepsyou should take to make your new puppy, and everyone else in the family, ascomfortable as possible. Here are 10 ways to get ready for the new addition. 1.Puppy-proof your home - In[...]

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What Is Kennel Cough And How Do I Fix It?

Kennel Cough: Symptoms and Treatment If your dog is coughing a lot,seems tired, and won't eat much they may have Kennel Cough.  Here are some quick tips on treatment: First, you should always seek the help of your veterinarian if you are concerned with the health of your dog Most dogs can fend off Kennel Cough in 2-3 weeks on their own without medication If your dog is elderly, a puppy, or has other conditions then they may need antibiotics, so GO TO YOUR VET Keep your dog away from other dogs while they display symptoms Try switching to soft[...]

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