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How to

Remove a Tick from a Dog Without Tweezers

When your beloved pup faces a tick bite, you'll probably want to jump on the problem ASAP. Maybe you're out for a hike and left the tweezers at home or maybe you're afraid of squeezing (and accidentally bursting!) the ti...

Essential Pet Care Tips for First-Time Pet Parents

Learn the best ways to care for a pet (and which pet is best for you)Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility—but it can be a little easier if you know exactly what you’re signing up for. With the help of several...

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Nurse a Dog when It's Sick

At some point, your dog will probably get sick. Once you've taken him to the veterinarian for an exam, bring him home to care for him. Your veterinarian may give you medication to administer and tell you how to monitor y...

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Write an Advertisement for a Pet

Whether you need to create a flyer for a lost pet, an advertisement for an animal you’re looking to re-home, or a post to advertise an animal you’re selling, there are lots of ways you can personalize your ad so it g...

How to Use Disposable Dog Diapers: Putting Them On & Choosing a Brand

Dogs make a wonderful addition to your family, but they can sometimes have trouble with incontinence, urine marking, or spotting, such as when a female goes into heat. Instead of confining your pup to a certain area of y...

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Feed a Sick Dog

Sometimes when a dog is sick, she refuses to eat. No matter what you do, the dog just turns her nose up at what you offer. However, there are things you can do to encourage your dog to eat.

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Pick Up Dog Poop

No matter how you look at it, picking up dog poop is not a pleasant task. Many dog owners probably think that picking up their dog’s poop is a necessary evil. Despite the mess and stink of picking up your dog's waste, ...

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Remain Calm Around Aggressive Dogs

Some dogs just don't know when to quit. If you're not very comfortable around them, you can learn more about what kind of behavior to avoid when you see a dog that's acting aggressively. You can also learn what's just a ...

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Adopt Dogs for Free

Looking for new dogs to add to your family is exciting, but it’s not always practical to pay hundreds of dollars to a breeder. Luckily, with a little research, you can find dogs offered for free to a good home. Get rea...

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Prevent Ticks on Dogs

Ticks are parasites that dwell in wooded and dense vegetative areas. They bury their heads into a dog's skin and gorge themselves on its blood, which can transmit dangerous diseases or cause the dog severe discomfort. Ti...

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Train a Scared Dog to Go Down the Stairs

There could be many reasons why your dog is afraid to use the stairs. They may be new to him, he might have had a scary fall, or he could just be overly careful. Whatever your dog's reasons for being anxious around steps...

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Safely Introduce Your Dog to Water

Many dogs love the water and become great swimmers over time. However, to get your dog to that point, you need to begin by introducing your dog to the water safely and positively. This introduction should begin when your...

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Dispose of Dog Poop

Dog poop is an annoying downside of owning dogs. Even if your dogs only go in your backyard, you still need to find a way to dispose of the poop, as it can be detrimental to the area. The simplest way to get rid of it is...

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Muzzle Train a Dog

Muzzles are a common training tool, especially for reactive dogs. If your dog is at risk for biting people or other dogs, muzzle training is a responsible thing to do. Choose a muzzle that fits your dog, then get lots of...

How to

Dog Proof Your Trash Can

It smells like garbage to you, but it might smell like a four-star dinner to your scavenging dog. If you want to get your dog to leave your garbage can alone, learn to dog-proof the can itself and train your dog properly...

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Get a Dog to Stop Pulling Clothes off the Line

There is nothing more annoying in the world then having hung up your clean and wet clothes on a clothesline only to come back and discover them on the ground and covered in mud and dirt. Not only can this be a pain and r...

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Find a Lost Dog

Losing your dog is a scary time. Thankfully, you are more likely to find your dog again than not. It’s important to remain calm so you can look for your pet without anxiety clouding your judgment, and we’re here to h...

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Take Care of an Injured Stray Puppy

So you've found a stray puppy and you notice that it's injured. You wonder what you should do next. Caring for an injured dog is a delicate process, but seeing the puppy return to good health is always worth it. Take car...

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Clean Dog Collars

Dog collars can get quite dirty with constant wear. If the collar is still in great condition apart from its being dirty, then it's time to wash it and make it like new again.

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Buy Already Trained Dogs

Adopting a trained dog will save you money and time. Trained dogs tend to be a bit older, but they can found in many places locally and online. Shelters are full of dogs that have at least some previous training. Visitin...