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Just because you live in an apartment doesn't mean you must forego canine companionship. More and more apartments are allowing their tenants to keep pets, and dedicated dog parks are now found in almost every city in the country, making it easier than ever to get your cooped-up dog some exercise. But the key to success lies in breed selection. While some dogs adapt very well to apartment life, others require more exercise than the av...

Even with the U.S. presidential election behind us, timesare still proving a little crazy. It’s hard to find a happy-go-lucky news storywhen our candidates’ campaigns have been hit by scandal, untruths and oversights.With all of this, what good can come of 2016’s election? The First Dog! Looking at designer dog collars and don’t know which one to go with? Maybe your favorite First Dog can help! For the Love of Dogs Part of the fun of getting a...

Barking is a natural way for dogs to communicate their emotions. While it's something to be expected, excessive barking can be troublesome for pet owners and annoying for neighbors. To manage your pet's barking issue, it helps to understand why canines bark to get to the root of the behavioral problem. Common Reasons Why Dogs Bark Dogs use various types of vocal communication, including howling, grunting, whining, and barking...

As much as it may seem overused, the expression “dog is man’s best friend” rings none truer than with military service dogs. Trained to ignore their very nature, military dogs are taught more than the typical sit, beg and roll-over commands. They must learn to suppress barks and snarls, to sniff out danger, and to rely completely on their handlers. In your search for pet tags, take some time to learn more about our heroic military dogs...

Ever wonder what thoughts run through your dog’s head when you dress her up in custom dog clothes ? Some dogs seem to love a sweater, but yours walks around head bowed with her tail between her legs. Why is it that Darren and Phillip’s human can dress them up in all kinds of outfits but your dog gets spooked when you make her wear a paper crown on her birthday? To get an idea of the day in the life of a dog, here’s what we im...