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Good Morning America Lists Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Beds as a Best Pet Buy for Christmas 2011.

Good Morning America Lists Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Beds as a Best Pet Buy for Christmas 2011. Continue reading

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Is Your Dog as Well-Trained As You Think?

After years of seeing clients, I have learned that most people either think their dog is well-trained, or think their dog is completely horrible. The truth is usually somewhere in the middle.

This infographic, from Pet365 illustrates that point, as well as a few others. Pet365 surveyed over 1000 dog owners from around the world and assembled some interesting statistics. Continue reading

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Does a Smaller Dog Need a Smaller Vaccines?

Most canine vaccines are tested on “average” dogs. And average dogs are well … average sized. They’re not usually Yorkies, Maltese, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, or any other sub-ten-pound breed or breed-mix.

Which is perhaps why a greater percentage of small dogs suffer vaccine reactions. Here’s a detailed explanation from a 2005 study on this which appeared in JAVMA: Continue reading

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Dogs Understand Human Gestures As Well as Toddlers (and Better Than Chimps)

Two recent studies indicate that dogs understand human gestures such as pointing, head-turning and gazing as well as two year old toddlers and better than primates. Continue reading

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What Is My Dog Trying To Tell Me? What Your Dogs Body Language Means

How often do you watch your dog and read him just as well? Dogs have a rich body language that they use to great effect. We can eavesdrop on what a dog is telling you by knowing a little bit about how dogs behave when they are relaxed, happy, nervous, frustrated or angry. Continue reading

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A History of “First Dogs” at the White House

A home is not complete without a dog. Including the White House. Dogs have graced presidential homes starting with the first president, George Washington. They ran and played on the White House grounds, ran through the hallways, terrorized staff, held press conferences, photo ops, and molded National policy. Here are a few stories on some of the “First Friends”. Continue reading

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Pancreatitis in Dogs and Cats

Pancreatitis in dogs and cats -Despite being a very small organ, inflammation of the pancreas can often cause big problems in affected dogs and cats. Continue reading

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6 Tips On Flying With Your Pets

With Passover and Easter right around the corner, Heidi Ganahl, the CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow and Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow, has created the below “Tips on Traveling with Your Pets.” Continue reading

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RV’s: A great Way To Travel With Pets!

RV’s are a great way to travel with pets. Here are some valuable tips when considering your next travel adventure. Continue reading

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How To Keep Your Pets Warm and Safe This Winter

-It’s a common sense rule but one that must be mentioned: don’t leave your pets outside for too long. Some pets may be used to spending a lot of time outdoors, but during the winter months these hours should be scaled back and conditions need to be altered. Continue reading

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