Author: Joseph Abbott
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Top 5 Dog Parks in the US
Dog parks are a wonderful way to give your dog the opportunity to stretch its legs, especially if you don’t have a yard or access to other open space in which your dog can play. Some dog parks can be questionable, mostly because of the people not the dogs. But we have put together a…
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Dog Park Etiquette
Dog parks are a wonderful place for both dogs and their owners. Dogs get to run around, and play with their kind, sniff each other’s hind quarters, and let out some energy. It’s all fun and games until someone does something inconsiderate and ruins it for everyone. Here is how you can avoid being that…
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Cat Behavior Expert: What Do Cats Think of Us?
When it comes to emotion, cats seem harder to read than dogs. Because of this, we humans have a tough time trying to ascertain what our pet felines actually think about us, since they can be so aloof and mysterious. Cat behavior expert John Bradshaw (University of Bristol) revealed many of his findings about how…
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5 Ways to Alleviate Your Cat’s Allergies
Most of the time whenever we hear the word “allergies” and “cat” in the same sentence, we assume the person is talking about having an allergy to cats. We seldom think about our own feline pets experiencing an allergic reaction to something, and even when they sneeze repeatedly and get a runny nose, the go-to…
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Spitz Dog Breeds
It might not seem like a puffy Pomeranian would have any shared ancestry with an Alaskan Malamute. The size difference, personalities and overall appearance would hardly make these dogs seem like cousins, but surprisingly, they are! Find out which dogs are descended from the “spitz” dog breed, and what things these canines still have in…
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Breed Specific Legislation
Breed-specific legislation is design to reduce dog bites and injuries. Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is the overarching term used to describe laws and ordinances which regulate or outright ban certain dog breeds, as a means of curbing dog attacks on humans and animals. Currently there are breed-specific laws in over 700 U.S. cities. BSL is more…
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Dog Bite Prevention: How to Avoid Getting Bitten by a Dog
Many instances of dog bites can be avoided by understanding that dogs have a different world view, and may thing certain activities, body language, gestures, or sounds as threatening. There is list of things to keep in mind when a dog is present in order to help reduce the chances of a dog bite. These…
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7 Celebrities on the Front Lines of Animal Welfare
Celebrities get a bad rap for being conceited, self-centered, and always doing things for attention; however, like all stereotypes, that image of the typical Hollywood celebrity is misplaced. There are many celebrities who donate time and money to causes big and small—things they care about. Not only that, they are also vocal supporters of causes…
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Patriotic Pups: Dressing The Part
Summer is now in full swing, so naturally our minds are turning toward Independence Day. It’s another presidential election year, and there are many people who are finding their usual patriotism being massively challenged with the slew of current candidates. Because of the divide between Democrats and Republicans, it seems focusing on our unity is…
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Facts About Maltese Dogs
These fluffy white balls of fire are sometimes mistaken for Bichon Frises, and other miniature white-coated breeds. But make no mistake about it, the Maltese has a personality, history and a temperament all her own. Find out some surprising facts about these adoring little dogs, and why humans have become so fond of them over…