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What Is a Reward? Every Dog Is Different

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…books on dog behavior as well as the Shamus Award-winning Rachel Alexander and Dash mystery series.  Benjamin lives in New York City with her two dogs, Sky, a Border Collie,…

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Activities & Enrichment Dogs Life at Home

8 Ideas for Getting Out That Pent-Up Energy This Winter

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…channeling your dog’s cooped-up feelings in constructive ways while you are all stuck inside. Teaching your dog new tricks is a way to work your dog mentally and physically. Kay,…

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Dogs Life at Home Senior Pets Training & Grooming Veterinary Care

Why Potty-Trained Dogs Might Start Urinating Inside

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…big behavioral cause: anxiety. “If you just moved, or just had a baby, or just started a new job and you’ve been changing routines, then that’s when we start worrying…

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Is Your Cat Ready for a Water Fountain?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…water fountain but hoped the sound of running water would intrigue her. I knew, though, that she might take a few days or longer to decide yea or nay on…

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Dogs Life at Home Training & Grooming

Dog Chewing: Tips to Prevent and Stop It

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Reading Time: < 1 minute…she’s chewing on your favorite shoes. Chewing is a natural behavior in the dog, but can also be a sign of anxiety. Whether you’d like to stop your new dog…

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Cats Dogs Training & Grooming

Get Shed of Pet Fur

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…is shed, and replaced by new hair during the next anagen stage. Outside dogs and cats in the northeastern United States shed seasonally, with the most fur flying for several…

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Dogs Training & Grooming

6 Simple Secrets to Training Your Dog

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…as well as the Shamus Award-winning Rachel Alexander and Dash mystery series.  Benjamin lives in New York City with her two dogs, Sky, a Border Collie, and Ziggy, an English…

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How to Coexist With Coyotes and Keep Pets Safe

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…infection. Leptospirosis not only can be fatal to dogs, it is also zoonotic, meaning it can be passed to humans. Coyote numbers are increasing in many urban areas. In New

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Dogs Veterinary Care

Prep School: Help Dogs Get Ready for Annual Exams

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…with your dog that warrant a vet visit, such as a new lump under the skin or a broken tooth. While your dog may still be a bit nervous when…

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Cats Dogs Life at Home Senior Pets

Why the Loss of a Pet Is So Challenging & Tips for Coping With Grief

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…shredded.” Our pets often have seen us through major life changes, from divorce or illness to starting a new school or job, so the relationship can be devastating to lose….