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It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.
5 Tips for Ensuring Your Dog Is Always Well Groomed
Owning a dog is a big responsibility—you not only have to invest time and money in the pet, but you must connect with them emotionally as well. Grooming is one of the basics of dog ownership. Grooming doesn’t necessarily mean fancy pampering sessions; instead, it involves keeping the dog clean, ensuring the dog smells good, and looking for any signs of issues. If you’re a new pet parent and you don’t know too much about grooming, here are five fundamental points you should know:
By Susana Fine7 years ago in Petlife
The View from the Dog House (Pt. 11)
I have commandeered this post, which means my brother Scamp, known to me sometimes as the Squirt, will probably follow suit with the next one. Where Pickle leads Scamp invariably follows. I like to think that I am the leader of the three of us. Unfortunately, so does Scamp on occasion, whilst Herself insists that she should be obeyed at all times and is therefore our illustrious leader. This produces potential problematicals. (JRT speak technical term.)
By Rosanna Teale7 years ago in Petlife
Beware of Dogs
Whether they are playful pets or fierce warriors, dogs have never left man's side. Since the beginning of civilization, dogs have always been trustworthy and loyal companions of mankind. With their kind, gentle spirits and great strengths, they have been a great help to people of all nations and tongues. They deserve to be well-taken care of, because of how much they take care of humankind. Dogs are very impressive creatures that, in spite of the responsibilities of taking care of them, one cannot overlook the fun adventures and the new perspective of life that comes along with them.
By Jeniah Clarke7 years ago in Petlife
View from the Dog House (Pt. 4)
As dogs that blog, we are clearly more than a cut above the rest; and judging from the photos, we are obviously magnificent specimens—not that we consider ourselves to be dogs, you understand. That said, we do have selective canine habits. So for example, we sniff bums but only each other's—we don't mix with other dogs. We are also great fans of sending pee mails whilst out on our travels, which sometimes confuses she who thinks she should be obeyed at all times.
By Rosanna Teale7 years ago in Petlife
Foods that Are and Are Not Safe for Dogs
Dogs tend to beg and want the foods that their humans are having. Most owners will want to share with their dogs. There are some foods that dogs are not allowed to have. These are some foods that are fine for your dog and some that are not.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
Support Dogs Help Reduce Stress and Loneliness
Emotional support animals (ESA) can make a profound difference in the ways we deal with social problems. Anxiety, chronic stress, and alienation are common negative side effects of hectic lifestyles and busy, overwhelming schedules. Support dogs are assistant animals whose task is to provide comfort and emotional relief for those who have difficulties expressing themselves and dealing with inner problems.
By Simon Dupree7 years ago in Petlife
4 Beautiful Ways Dogs Can Improve Your Relationships
Dogs are man's best friend for a reason. They evolved with us for over 15,000 millennia. They have been our close friends, right by our sides, for ages. To say that human lives are intertwined with the lives of dogs is an understatement. They are our faithful companions, protecting us from wild animals, alerting us to trouble, and keeping us safe and warm. We returned the favor. While we are no longer braving the elements, dealing with the wild and trying to survive, they still serve a strong purpose. Dogs provide us with friendship, but they also teach us things about our relationships, and about ourselves. Read on to find out about the beautiful ways dogs can improve your relationships.
By Sofia Alves7 years ago in Petlife
How to Avoid (Accidentally!) Poisoning Your Dog
Don't we just love our fur babies?! Our best friends, our loyal companions, our worlds. All good dog owners want to give their four legged friends the best life possible, shower them with love, give them an active, healthy and fulfilling life. Who doesn't love seeing their tails wagging and their faces lighting up when you give them a tasty treat?! Well me for one, it filled me with joy when I saw my 12 year old red-fox Labrador licking her lips! But as I found out these treats are one of the worst things you can do to your dog, which we all need to be made aware of.
By Hayley Dodwell7 years ago in Petlife
Life From The Dog Side
Name - What is in a name? I was in training class the other day, and the first thing we did was introduce ourselves. First up is the prettiest French Bulldog named Cher and boy could she sing. Her voice was deep and sultry. Along side of her was a Pitbull named Mylie, wow, could she twerk her booty! The best though was a Dalmatian mix called Stinker. Yup you guessed it! We had to open the windows, and no one looked around, we all knew who the culprit was! Next entertainer to arrive was Blue with his sidekick Red... two cattle dogs, one reddish colored, and one grey-blue colored. Care to guess? Nope you are wrong! They reversed the names for humor and they both answered to each other's name. Talk about confusing! The saddest newcomer was a Basset Hound named Speedy. Poor guy, he told us he never moved fast and everyone laughed at him. He even ate slow, and hated his name because it was so not him. And finally here comes Killer! Killer is a Chihuahua, a very little dog who came in barking and growling. He almost fell out of his owner's arms trying to get to us. He told us his owner said because he was so little he had to be mean and make everyone afraid of him. Killer hates his name, because it is a lot of work being nasty and threatening. When they put him on the floor he was very afraid, because now he is not bigger than us.
By Karen Cannard, CPDT-ka7 years ago in Petlife
