Author: Alicia

Dog Parents

4 Ways to Know You Are Dealing with a Backyard Breeder

Backyard breeders often claim to be responsible animal lovers, but tactics such as overcrowding, early weaning and inbreeding are detrimental to dog’s health. For this reason, it is important to carefully evaluate the environment in which your dog has been bred. As you search for the perfect dog to add

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Health + Wellness

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Don’t Blame Fido

Dogs simply make our lives better. They show us how to love unconditionally, find happiness in simple togetherness and enjoy life to the fullest. In return, conscientious pet owners include their dog as part of their family for life. This is how it should be, but you may feel a

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Activities + Adventures

Outdoor Fun for You & Your Dog

  As warmer weather quickly approaches, owners will have more opportunities to spend time with their dog outdoors. After a long winter mostly indoors, both owners and canines are probably eager to release their excess energy by engaging in fun adventures. Here are the top five outdoor activities to enjoy

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Understanding Dogs

Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

For three consecutive years, the three most popular dog breeds in America have remained the same. The second ranked German Shepherd is flanked by Retrievers, with Golden in third place and Labrador in the number one spot. Bulldogs come in fourth, with Beagles rounding out the top five. The rankings

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Health + Wellness

How Can Having a Dog Improve Your Mental Health?

Having a dog is a big responsibility. Dogs have to be fed, walked, and taken to the veterinarian on a regular basis. However, dogs give us unconditional love in exchange for all of the things that we do for them. Your mental health can also benefit if you have a

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Vizslas

The Vizsla: A Gentle, Affectionate Family Companion

The Vizsla was created in Hungary to work as a retriever and pointer. With an aristocratic bearing, Vizslas are a more exotic version of the Pointer. Originally, this dog worked close to the hunter, not wandering too far away. That is still true of Vizslas today. They prefer to be

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Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever Health & Care Information

All breeds of dogs come with their own types of issues. For example, most large canine breeds tend to have problems with arthritis and hip dysplasia as they age. It is important to research these common health concerns before getting a dog of any breed. One of the most popular

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Safety Tips + Advice

4 Important Springtime Safety Tips for Dogs

After a long and cold winter, you and your dog are ready to get outside in the sunshine. However, you need to take additional precautions because there are unique dangers in the spring that can lead to an illness or injury for a dog. 1.) Seasonal Allergies Your dog can

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Health + Wellness

10 Surprising Benefits of Dogs for Kids

Dogs make great companions for children, as they provide enjoyment. Learning how to care for a pet helps kids develop skills that they can transfer to other areas of their life. Taking care of a pet can help kids develop self-esteem, confidence and a greater sense of responsibility. You know

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Dog Parents

5 Things to Consider Before Getting a Puppy

Puppies are so adorable and loving that it can be very tempting to buy one impulsively. However, many new pet owners realize that they are completely unprepared for the chaos of raising and training a puppy. Here are a few things you should consider before deciding to adopt a puppy.

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