Puppy Tails – Oliver Gets First Aid

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Today was rough. I was in my first dog fight. Or should I say cat fight? After all, those mean, taunting cats that live down the street started the whole thing! They’re vicious and don’t fight fair. But Momma and I showed them a thing or two. They won’t be coming back to mess with [...]

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Why Do Dogs Roll Over When They’re Excited?

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Maybe you want them to do it, and maybe you haven’t given it much thought, but there your dog is, rolled over on his back, tongue lolling out of his mouth, happy as can be. Why does he do it? Is it for belly rubs, because you taught him to do that or is it [...]

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Pick up Your Dog’s Waste – Or Else

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As I was reading a local newspaper, I could not help but notice an article entitled “Detecting a dog’s ‘Poo Print.’” My first reaction was to shake my head while I wondered why in the world anyone would want to have a print of their dog’s fecal matter. Most of us work to get rid [...]

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Why Do Dogs Cry When You’re Gone?

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It’s late at night and you’re trying to go to sleep, and outside your door you hear your dog whining or ‘crying’. Maybe you let them in, maybe you don’t. Either way you wonder why they’re crying. Perhaps you haven’t even heard it first hand, but you’ve only heard it from the neighbors, telling you [...]

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What to Do if the Snow Is Too Deep For Your Puppy

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Puppies need outdoor time to be healthy and happy – however, cold winter snow can present hazards that may harm your beloved pet. If you’re concerned about what to do if the snow if too deep for your puppy, you need to know the best ways of protecting your young canine while he or she [...]

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Puppy Tails – Oliver and Mr Fluffy

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I’m a sneaky little dachshund. Right now I am lying on my belly, trying hard to blend in with Mr. Fluffy Wuffy in the tall grass of our back yard. My owner, Jack, hasn’t mowed in a while, and the grass is high enough for a short legged puppy like me to be able to [...]

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Why do Dogs Get Sick After Eating Chocolate?

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After owning a dog for any period of time, you’ve surely heard the saying that if you give a dog chocolate, it’ll get sick. So you avoid giving your dog any chocolate. The question is… why do dogs get sick off of this delicious candy? And why do some dogs still go after it? Well, [...]

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Don’t Forget a Gift for Doggie

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The excitement of Christmas morning only comes once a year and it is an event to behold – for humans and dogs. Our furry family members are quite capable of enjoying a good gift, so be sure to put them on your shopping list. There are many good doggie gifts. Some can be bought; others [...]

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Why do Dogs Carry Things Around?

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Sometimes it is on purpose, such as when you play fetch with your dogs. Other times it is more of an annoyance, such as when they are carrying around your new shoes. Regardless of the specific reason, you’ve seen your dog carrying an object at some point. The question is… why do they do it? [...]

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Christmas Trees Are a Threat to Dogs

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Sleigh bells are getting ready to ring. The children are singing as they await the lighting of the town’s holiday tree. The dogs are home alone and the Christmas tree may prove to be more of a temptation than they can resist. While those glittering lights, festive packages and strands of tinsel may evoke a [...]

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