Author: Alicia

How a Service Dog Can Help a Child with Autism

Therapy dogs have been assisting people with physical tasks for decades. Canines that guide blind people are familiar type of working dog. Less familiar are animals that provide emotional support for people with autism. For children with this condition, a dog is a soothing presence. People with autism deal with

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Activities + Adventures

Fun + Safe Summer Activities for Dogs

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and have fun with your dog and bring sun-kissed days, fun-filled vacations, and welcome relaxation. However, the season is not just for you and your family. Let your dog join in the fun as well. While walks and fetch are activities you

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Service Dogs: 5 Little Known Facts

Most people have seen and are somewhat familiar with the canines that help disabled individuals navigate through certain daily tasks. However, if you are not constantly in contact with or working with them, there are certain facts that you probably are not aware of. Below are five little known facts

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Safety Tips + Advice

Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

When you are going on a road trip, why leave your dog at home if you can take him with you? With some research, it is easy to scout out dog-friendly places and spaces. Follow these tips for a safe and happy vacation with your pet. Traveling with your furry

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Healthy Food Options for Dogs

In general, people are becoming more health conscious. They try to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and less sugar and preservatives. It makes sense, then, that they want their pets to get healthier, too. Buying commercial pet food is certainly easy, but is it really providing the nutrition

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Training + Obedience

How to Successfully Train Service Dogs

Dogs that are trained to assist individuals who have mental and physical impairments must go through a rigorous training schedule that sets them apart from other pets. For trainers who are willing to do the work, the reward is a well behaved dog that is accepted by the public. An

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Safety Tips + Advice

Summer Safety Tips for Dogs

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy. You and your dog are looking forward to warmer weather that gets you up and moving, heading out into the world to adventure, sniff, and pee on every tree you come across. Whether you’re headed to the beach or just relaxing on an

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Dog Parents

Ways Dogs Can Improve Your Health

While many people know that dogs help pet owners feel better mentally by providing companionship and unconditional love, there is convincing evidence that dogs actually improve your health. If you have been considering dog ownership, consider it doctor’s orders in order to increase your health. It is easy to see

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Canine Companions

How Dogs Can Help Children with Autism

While most people are aware of the benefits that service dogs provide for those with physical impairments, many do not realize that assistance dogs can also be trained to provide emotional support. Children with autism face challenges that most of us do not understand, and a well-trained dog can help

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Health + Wellness

Tips for Protecting Your Dog from Toxic Ingredients

All dogs love food — even food that is not good for them. Many a dog owner can recount a story or two about their mischievous canine getting into a roast, a cake or evenfruit that has been left on the kitchen counter. While this act in itself is benign,

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