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How Zen Your Dog - Simple, Effective Training Tips If you have a rambunctious little puppy, or even an wiser, older dog, you may have run into some common issues in training them. Sometimes it's just difficult to not only get their attention but also to keep it. Those are obviously important steps to take if you plan to train your dog effectively. We have some simple yet effective methods that can be used not only to begin trai...

Here's what you should put in a first aid bag for your dog Since I became a parent, I have kept two bins in my closet that are dedicated to holding all of my medical supplies. I have band-aids, pain relievers, antiseptic wipes, cold packs, upset stomach medication, et cetera. I also have my doctor’s information written down on a piece of paper just in case my phone (which lists all my contacts) is low on battery life and I have to...

8 Things To Consider Before Grooming Your Dog At Home Hair There will be hair everywhere. When I say everywhere, I mean everywhere. You may even get it in your mouth or get a hair splinter. Make your peace with this now. Your bathtub may never be the same. Don’t send all that hair down the drain whatever you do. Pick it up with your hands and throw it in the garbage unless you want a hefty plumbing bill Grooming To...

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 Dangerous for Dogs: Common Houseplants That Are Poisonous For Your Pet Many people like to have some plants in the house; they look good, and there are proven benefits to health, with many houseplants shown to remove toxins from the air. But if you are a dog owner, you need to be careful, because some of the commonest houseplants are toxic to dogs. If your dog is left alone, particularly if it is likely to chew thing...