Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Summer is finally here, and after a long, hard Michigan winter, pets and people alike are ready to feel the grass between their toes (or paws) and the sun on their legs (or fur). For the most part, summer is a time of enjoyment and relaxation, but for many pets summer brings with it some […]

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Dog Behavior 101

Dog Behavior 101

Even the best of us have difficulty trying to intuit what certain characteristics of dog behavior mean. Sure, the majority of dogs have universal methods of communication, such as barking, growling, or whining, but the lion’s share of canine language is conveyed physically – and varies by breed and individual. Luckily, it’s fascinating and fun […]

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Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

For most dog owners, there’s nothing more exhilarating than watching your dog bound across a park or meadow. That excitement is enough to convince many owners that off leash is the way to go. For dogs who have been trained, off leash walking, running, or hiking is a great option and has many advantages. Unfortunately, […]

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When You Can’t Resist: Nailing the Perfect Pet Selfie

When You Can’t Resist: Nailing the Perfect Pet Selfie

It’s been a few years since the selfie trend really took off, and while personal snapshots prevail, it’s the pet selfie that’s truly all the rage. Who wouldn’t want to see your pet’s smooshy face when he or she is looking absolutely adorable? But thanks to technical difficulties and distractions, it’s rare to snap the […]

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The 411 on Making Your Own Pet Food

The 411 on Making Your Own Pet Food

Whether it is in search of a healthier option, concerns about food allergies, or looking to save a few dollars, pet owners everywhere are turning to making their pet’s dinner in their own kitchen. Putting together a nutritious, delicious meal for your dog or cat may seem like an easy task, however it is more […]

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The Wonderful World Of Dog Shows: A Beginner’s Guide

The Wonderful World Of Dog Shows: A Beginner’s Guide

For the average pet owner, dog shows can be an interesting, albeit slightly confusing, performance. Each dog is stunning in his or her own way, gliding, strutting, or trotting about the arena attached to their handlers by a leash. But how many of us know exactly what is going on here? How are the dogs […]

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The Nature of Knowledge: Dr. Google and Pet Health

The Nature of Knowledge: Dr. Google and Pet Health

We used to rely on relatives and neighbors to learn about new things – not to mention bona fide experts. However, in our media-driven culture, we seek knowledge on a minute-by-minute basis. In the ever-growing sea of online resources, can we find the truth among the never-ending fictional and fallacious websites? Pet owners are no […]

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