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Celebrating Your Dog's Peace of Mind During Holiday Fireworks
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Pets Don't Have Holidays It's easy for humans to forget that pets don't have weekends. Their's is a 24/7 job. While they continue to surprise us with what they know - and learn - loud noises, flashing lights and frantic neighbors can signal danger and imminent harm. Smart humans combat this with intelligent planning and pragmatic responses. Practice Daily Intervals of Quiet, "You and Me" Time You would be surprised how many dogs need to learn how to just sit next to you and schmooze peacefully. In my SPCA volunteer days, I used to practice regular command sequences of "sit,"...
Summertime at The Dog Park
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Pet Care: Grooming Your Dog
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National Pet Dental Health Month: Horse Dental Care
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6 Reasons Why You Should Be Changing Your Pet’s Food
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