Adopting a rescue dog has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years. But it is important to know if adopting a rescue dog is really right for you. During the Covid Pandemic, adoptions rose so dramatically, that many shelters reported they were empty for the first time! People who […]
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You will face quite a challenge if you decide to raise a cattle dog in an apartment or townhouse! Cattle Dogs are loyal, smart, and hard working dogs. But they are a handful, so you may want to consider carefully before adopting this type of dog. Cattle Dogs need a
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Fortunately for a lot of homeless dogs, many people are now adopting dogs from shelters. This has been true, especially during the Covid pandemic in 2020, and seems to be a growing trend. Many kind people who now have more time at home and who care about animal welfare are
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Are you a dog lover who currently lives in an apartment? Perhaps you want to adopt a dog, but you have been waiting to move into a house with a yard before doing so. Yet, you may worry that this move will never happen due to the cost, your work
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Dog owners are known to deeply care for their pets and often wonder if their canine companions can actually reciprocate the love they receive. Previously, many animal behaviorists and scientists believed that dogs were only capable of a limited range of primary emotions, while feelings like love were considered beyond
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Does your perfectly sweet dog turn into your worst nightmare when you take him for walks on a leash? Does he suddenly try to rip your arm off and bark at other dogs or drag you off as he chases a squirrel or cat? You may feel perplexed at this
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If you are approaching your golden years (65+) or know someone else who is, you may wonder if adopting a rescue dog is a good thing. Certainly, as we age, there are a few things to think about before we invite a new furry friend into our life. The positive
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Most dogs at shelters will already have a name when you sign the adoption papers, and you will need to consider if you like your rescue dog’s name. If you are not crazy about the name, you may wonder if it is okay to give your new furry friend a
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Many dogs bark at loud, irritating noises like motorcycles and sirens and can start racing around in a frenzy. What is this all about, and what can be done? Many dog owners wring their hands to try to deal with Fido barking his head off each time a loud bike
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My vet from VCA Hospitals recently sent me an email informing me that my dogs should come in for their annual flu shots! Really? I already spent quite a bit of money getting them up-to-date on rabies, distemper and other key vaccinations prior to this email from my vet. But
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