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Just Wear It! How to Coax Your Pooch into Wearing Dog-Friendly Clothes

Ever wonder what thoughts run through your dog’s head whenyou dress her up in customdog clothes ? Some dogs seem to love a sweater, but yours walks around headbowed with her tail between her legs. Why is it that Darrenand Phillip’s human can dress them up in all kinds of outfits but your doggets spooked when you make her wear a paper crown on her birthday? To get anidea of the day in the life of a dog, here’s what we imagine goes down in atwo-dog home. SCENE: A puppy watches its owners scramble aboutthe house with orange pumpkins and[...]

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How To Get Rid of Wet Dog Smell

We are all familiar with that wet dog smell. It's not the most pleasantscent in the world, but there are times when it is just plain stinky. Ifyour dog still smells bad after a bath, these tips may help youlive a more harmonious life with your pooch. Proper Bathing There are right and wrong ways to bathe your dog. Justspraying him with a hose isn't going to get the job done. The use of proper dogshampoo and following directions will aid you in doing it right the firsttime. Suds up and be sure you don't miss the spaces between their[...]

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Is Your Dog Safe This Holiday Season?

Each year when the holidays roll around, your home can become adangerous place for your dog. There are holiday items on display that pose athreat, and foods are present that can be poisonous. There are ways to keepyour dog safe as you entertain visitors during Thanksgiving, Christmas, NewYears, and the occasional family holiday gatherings. Beverages Your dog should never be allowed to taste alcoholic beverages. Keep aneye on glasses that are set on coffee tables or any other surface your dog canreach. Caution your guests not to allow your dog access to their drinks.Alcohol can cause your dog to experience[...]

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How Do I Help My Dog’s Anxiety?

Does your dog appear fearful or stressed? Does your dog bark when leftalone at home?  If so, your pet may be suffering from anxiety. We tend to notice it more inour canine companions when they bark or destroy things. In either case, an anxious dog is experiencing a heightened internalresponse. Fear is an instinctual reaction which protects animals from threateningsituations. Some level of fear is beneficial to survival. Yet fear can alsobecome harmful when it manifests inappropriately. A persistent orexcessive fear of a specific thing or stimulus is called a phobia. Fear or dread in anticipation of a future event is[...]

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