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5 Things You Must Know Before Working Out With Your Dog

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle,but getting inspired to work out every day can be a challenge. If you’ve got adog, you’re in luck. Dogs need daily exercise too, which makes them greatmotivators. Plus, they’re versatile, eager-to-please companions who love beingactive with their people. For a safe and satisfying workout with your dog,though, you’ll want to follow a few basic guidelines. Here are five tips to putyou and your pup on the right exercise track: BeginExercise Slowly When starting any exercise program, it’s important tobegin slowly—and that goes for Rover too. To keep joints and muscles healthy,ease[...]

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Vets Are Expensive! 7 Ways To Save on Dog Health Care

If you're like most dog owners, then you want the best life possible foryour canine companion. You also dread taking your pet to the veterinarian.There's always a new bill to pay, and it's hard to afford the rising costs ofveterinary care. Luckily, you have options. Here are seven ways to get free ordiscounted vet services for your dog. Blood Donor Discounts Humans aren't the only species that can donate blood. Canine heroes arealso needed. Donated blood is used during surgeries, emergency repairs, and forsome cancer treatments. Some veterinary hospitals offer free or discountedservices to blood donors. Your pet can get free[...]

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Naming Your New Puppy: 30 Names to Put All Others to Shame

It’s a new year, and after months of looking online to findthe perfect four-legged fur monster for your family, you have found the cutest,most precious pup waiting to be adopted at the local animal shelter. You swearit, it’s like the puppy’s eyes in the photo posted online are pleading with youto bring it into the fold and make it part of your forever family. You call the shelter and set up an appointment to meet the13-week-old lab mix. When the shelter volunteer brings the puppy out from theback, you know that you have just met your new fur baby. The[...]

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Bark Bark Bark! Why Your Dog Barks and How To Fix It

Barking is a natural way for dogs to communicate their emotions. Whileit's something to be expected, excessive barking can be troublesome for petowners and annoying for neighbors. To manage your pet's barking issue, it helpsto understand why canines bark to get to the root of the behavioralproblem. Common Reasons Why Dogs Bark Dogs use various types of vocal communication, including howling,grunting, whining, and barking. Younger pups tend to make loud crying noises,especially when they feel upset. Some breeds are more inclined to bark easilydue to the way they have been bred and trained as watchdogs or herdingdogs. Dogs bark in[...]

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