Dog Waste Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Picking Up After Your Pup

As a responsible dog owner, picking up after your pup is a must—not just for cleanliness, but also for the health of your community and the environment. Unfortunately, not everyone follows proper dog waste etiquette, leading to unpleasant experiences for others. Whether you’re a new pet parent or just need a refresher, here are the…

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What’s the Right Dog for You?

Many people dream of having a dog in their life, but aren’t sure where to start in making a selection. There are some basics you should look for in any dog that you’re thinking of adopting. The same considerations are operative whether you’re seeking a purebred dog or adopting one from a shelter. Just be…

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How to Find the Right Pet Trainer for You

Canines must have training and socialization to keep them safe and to know how to behave. Many people don’t have the time, patience or skill needed to teach their dog what they need to know. That means relying on a professional trainer. The goal is to identify a trainer that’s right for you and your…

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Is Your Dog Marking His/Her Territory in Your Home?

Dogs are territorial in nature and communicate to others of their species through urinating on objects. It’s one of the reasons why your dog invests so much time in investigating where other canines have urinated. While acceptable outside, scent marking is a major problem when your dog decides to mark indoors. Un-neutered males are most…

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Are Waste Bags Biodegradable?

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The simple answer is that some are and some are not. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there’s a lot of deceptive labeling occurring in the pet waste bag industry. While biodegradable bags are preferable, ultimately the important point is that it’s imperative that the waste be collected and disposed of in a responsible manner.…

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Fostering a Dog can be Beneficial to Both Human and Dog

Dogs crave companionship as much as people and fostering a dog offers multiple benefits for canines and their humans. Canines find their way to shelters for any number of reasons. They may have been abandoned, abused or neglected. Some are relinquished when their human companions relocate to a domicile that doesn’t allow pets, their humans…

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Neighborhood Pet Stations Help Keep Yards Clean

No one can predict where their canine will decide to relieve themselves and dogs tend to defecate in the same places – even if that happens to be a neighbor’s yard. It can add up to a particularly noxious problem if it’s not immediately cleaned up. Neighborhood pet stations help keep yards clean, aid in…

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