Tag: Dogs
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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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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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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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The Most Athletic Dog Breeds
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes with a varying range of abilities and skills. While most canines are prized for being upbeat and physically engaging animals in general, some pups are naturally built for running, hard labor, chasing, and living lives of rigorous exercise. These dogs should be owned by naturally outdoorsy or active…
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7 Reasons to Own a French Bulldog
It is not surprising that French Bulldogs are one of the top ten most popular dog breeds in the country. These little charmers have the full package, and are an easy addition to any home. Here are seven reasons why you should consider owning a French Bulldog. They are the perfect size. Whether you need…
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What Your Dog’s Breed Says About You
Every choice we make reflects something about our preferences, our beliefs, our personality traits and our goals. The houses we live in, the jobs we work, the people we spend time with, etc. all reflect something about us. Therefore, it should be no surprise that there may also be a correlation between the kinds of…
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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…
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Why Dogs Sniff Each Other’s Rear Ends
We’ve all seen dogs do it. When canines approach each other, they often walk right up the other dog’s rear end at the first meeting. To a human, nothing seems stranger or more distasteful than the idea of taking a nice long whiff of another being’s behind. But to a dog, this is not only…
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Alternative Veterinary Care Treatments
When taking your cat or dog to the vet, one expects that they will do a physical examination of the animal, run some basic tests, and discuss lifestyle details with the pet owner to understand where improvements to the pet’s health might need to be made. The treatments offered are usually in line with the…