New puppies are so adorable! That is until they start biting you with their razor-sharp teeth! Suddenly they turn from being soft little fuzzy balls of fur into tiny little sharks attacking you! And perhaps you have been told to get your puppy to stop biting you by letting out […]
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If you have just adopted a puppy, you have probably done a lot of things to make your house safe for your new pooch. You have probably ensured that he won’t hurt himself by chewing on cords or other dangerous stuff like plants or sharp knives. You most likely guard
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Rescue dogs adopted from shelters can be awesome pets. In some cases, however, new owners have found that their rescue dog’s behavior was worsening a few weeks after adoption. Shelter staff members usually offer some information about a dog’s personality and behavior. However, a shelter is not a normal place
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Fostering a rescue dog is a decision that can fill your life with both challenges and profound joy. It’s a journey embarked upon by those who have a deep love for animals and a desire to provide them with a nurturing transitional home. By opening your heart and home to
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Dogs raised in large, commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills, have a hard life. Puppy mill owners do not provide good care and offer little to no positive human interaction. Fortunately, many of these dogs who are used for breeding purposes are rescued and placed in loving homes. But,
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If you have adopted a newly rescued dog who is not as energetic as you would expect, you may wonder if he is depressed. Dogs express their emotions differently than humans through body language rather than facial expressions. Dogs simply do not have the same type of facial muscles as
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Adopting a new pooch from the shelter is pretty exciting for most new owners. This is especially true if you have been planning and preparing for a while and now the day has arrived. You have probably researched some rescue groups or visited shelters to find a good match for
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Are you thinking about getting a new dog and weighing the benefits of getting an adult dog over a puppy? Puppies are always adorable, but there are other considerations such as how much training your new pooch will need. Puppies will have no training but adult dogs will typically have
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Some people buy only one dog bed for sleeping purposes and assume the rest of the day a bed is not needed. Dogs will often curl up on a rug on the floor, on a soft pillow, or on the sofa if allowed. So maybe one bed is enough. Yet,
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If you have ever walked through a shelter full of dogs awaiting adoption you may have felt overwhelmed. Each dog was probably eager to meet you and connect. Most shelter dogs will run to the front of their cages and stick their nose through the grates for any chance to
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