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5 Dog Breeds For People With Allergies If you or someone in your family always wanted a dog, but allergies are an issue, there's hope. While no dog breed is truly hypoallergenic, there are several breeds which are far less likely to bother people prone to pet dander allergies. Before bringing home one of these potential family members, spend time with the dog or members of the breed to ensure allergies aren't a problem. Poodles...

5 Easy Tips To Help Train Your Dog [Click To Tweet] So you got a new dog, or maybe it's just finally time to teach that old dog some new tricks. Whatever the reason, training your dog not only gives you control and peace of mind, but can actually be healthier for the dog. Besides the obvious physical aspects of being well trained, there is much to be said about maintaining good mental health for your pup. When they know who th...

5 Benefits of Dog Ownership Dogs have been a part of humans' lives for centuries, originally as hunting partners, then as companions and even status symbols. Although cats are three times as popular as pets, dogs still have a special place in modern life. Here are some of the advantages of bringing a pet dog into your home that you may never have considered. They are great exercise buddies Dogs need regular exercise...

Why Having a Little Dog Rocks Fifty years ago, most of the popular dog breeds in the U.S. were large ones. People had large homes and open, uncrowded streets outside, where their dogs could run around. They saw the size of their pets as a symbol of their status too, much as they did their cars. When people's careers and lifestyle choices began to take them to crowded, urban environments, though, things began to change. Even if d...

Christmas Dangers for Pets Christmas and the Yuletide season is an exciting time of year for everyone celebrating it, including their pets. Sadly, you'll also find dangers that can put your pets at risk of sickness or injury during the festivities. By knowing these dangers, you can help keep your pets safe and healthy. Christmas Trees Real or fake, Christmas trees pose a risk for pets, especially the inquisitive...