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Top 10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Dog

Written Ami Patrick for One Kind Planet Dogs are amazing. They are man’s best friend, and we share almost every aspect of our human lives...

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Why Your Dog Needs a Routine at Every Stage of Life

Written for AKC by Sassafras Lowrey, CTDI Dogs thrive on consistency and benefit from knowing what to expect. Routines can support every...

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7 Places to Look for Ticks on Your Dog

Written for AKC by Harriet Meyers Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the...

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Getting Your Dog to Behave Could Be So Much Easier If You Try These Clever Tricks

Written by Claire Epting for Bustle.com Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could speak our dogs’ language? Luckily, we have the next best...

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Why Does My Puppy Go Wild at Night?

Written for akc.org by Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT Just when you think your puppy should be settling down for the night, boom, your...

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The Right Way to Switch Dog Foods

Written by AKC Maybe your veterinarian has recommended a prescription diet, or perhaps you’ve simply decided to try a new brand. Whatever...

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The Differences Between Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs

From Therapy Dogs Dogs are not only an excellent pet to care for and build a connection with, but they’re also capable of providing...

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Early Socialization of Puppies During the Pandemic

Written by Hilarie Erb for AKC Socializing puppies from an early age is critical, but with COVID-19 social distancing requirements, it...

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How to Stop Dog Fence Fighting

Contributed by Jennifer Nelson in AKC My dog never met anyone (dog or person) he didn’t like. So it was perplexing when a new neighbor...

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What It’s Really Like to Get a Puppy During COVID-19

Contributed by Kaitlyn Arford for AKC More people than ever before are opening their hearts and homes to puppies during the coronavirus...

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5 DIY Dog Cleaning Solutions You Can Mix At Home

Written by Jean Bauhaus for AKC Commercial cleaning products are loaded with potentially hazardous ingredients like bleach and ammonia....

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Bad Dog Behavior - Solutions for a Misbehaving Dog

Published on akc.org by Stephanie J. Smith 1. You’re not giving him enough exercise: If you’re gone 12 hours a day, and your dog’s walk...

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Setting Schedules And Developing A Routine For Your New Puppy

Published on akc.org by Jan Reisen There’s so much to think about and so many new experiences when you bring home your puppy that you may...

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Do the Dewclaws?

What is a dewclew? Dewclews are found on a dog’s fore and rear paws. The dewclew is usually higher up on the paw, as such does not...

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To Crate or Not to Crate

Crate Training your dog can be done with practice and patience. Here's tricks to helping your dog be the best den dog they are.

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