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Every dog needs something to attach their leash and tags to but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a collar. In fact, for some dogs, a collar can be dangerous, and a harness is a better choice. Though they come in many designs, shapes, and sizes, all dog harnesses are essentially the same in that they attach around the dog’s chest, leaving the neck free. Here are some reasons a harness might be better than a collar for your dog. Medical...

As a dog owner, you want to see your pet healthy, happy and safe. Your pup is part of the family, after all. But did you realize one of the best things you can do for your dog is also one of the easiest? Dog ID tags are simple forms of doggy identification. If Spot, for whatever reason, gets lost in a nearby neighborhood, a kind stranger could peek at his collar for your phone number. This is more important than you might think. According...

Dog ownership is about more than having the prerequisite food and water bowls, leash and collar. Dog ownership requires that you take care of and love your dog through thick and thin. This is old news for the experienced dog owner, but for the new or soon-to-be puppy parents reading, the better prepared you are for #doglife, the happier you and your pup will be. Here are five pet products that’ll make dog ownership every bit as fun and wonde...

Expectant parents spend hours ‘baby proofing’ their home to protect their little ones from making a mess or getting into potentially hazardous situations. But have you ever considered this same kind of preparation for your new dog? New pet parents (or ‘pawrents’) often need to puppy proof their homes by hiding electrical cords, closing off stairwells and purchasing sturdy garbage cans. Of course, it’s not just about safety. Customizing your...

The bond shared between human and dog is an ancient one. In an interview with CBC Radio Active, anthropologist Rob Losey explained that “[Humans] share the same kind of basic biological response to each other. It’s not only a one directional kind of thing. I think that’s what makes the relationship we have with our dogs so special. That capacity arose in dogs and people a long time ago. It’s not something that arose in the last few c...