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Pet owner's tips: Educational dog toys that work
Dogs need mental stimulation and education – just like people, they play and learn, and it's a part of their development. Nowadays, you can find plenty of dog toys labeled as educational, but are they actually useful?
Kate Yakimchuk pets facts education toys dog training Animals 10 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Cleaning pet hair – long-haired breeds problem
Fluffy long-haired dogs are adorable – they look amazing, especially when groomed regularly. Meanwhile, even if you groom them regularly, you can still have lots of pet hair everywhere in your house when they shed.
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Husky: Breed Features
These are companion dogs, kind, playful and endlessly devoted to their people. Thanks to intelligence, strength and loyalty, the husky will become an excellent guard and friend. Dogs of this breed do not tolerate loneliness well, love to spend time with their family, and enjoy active games and walks.
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Border Collie: Breed Features
The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog. It has the characteristic head of a collie, and the dog's body is slightly longer than its height. The ears are erect, but their tips droop, giving the Border Collie a lively and cheerful appearance.
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Train your pet: Dog barking at guests
All dogs are good dogs, but some of them just need more training and control. For example, if your pet always barks at your guests, or acts aggressively, then you should put some effort and fix it.
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Chihuahua: Breed Features
Chihuahuas Chihuahuas do not tolerate loneliness well; frequent communication with their owner and short active walks are important to them.
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Pet owner's tips: Making a dog house is easy
If your pet spends a lot of time outdoors, then you can build a dog house for it! While it might seem to be too hard, it actually isn't – you just have to collect materials and tools.
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Spitz: Breed Features
Pomeranians are a particularly intelligent breed, possessive and tend to form deep bonds with their owners, making them good dogs to train.
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Nature is amazing: Police dog training – it takes time
Police dogs are extremely useful - they can help to find missing people and items because of their amazing sense of smell. But how do specialists train these dogs so well that they understand what they should look for?
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Pet owner’s tips: Want a guard dog – then train it
If you want your dog to be not only your pet friend, but also a real guard for your house, then you should train it, and it's better to start early. Even though lots of modern guard systems exist these days, a well-trained guard dog can be an amazing protector for your family and belongings.
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Dog Walking Schedule: Pet Owner's Tips
You have to walk your dog regularly, unless you want to clean your house daily - and it's especially important for those who rent apartments. To make sure that no accidents will happen, you should have a schedule of when and how often you should walk your dog.
Kate Yakimchuk dog walk pet health schedule tips Animals 22 December 2023
When a Puppy Whines a Lot: Keep Your Pet Healthy
Tiny puppies often act like little kids - they can sometimes whine when they want something, or just to attract your attention. Meanwhile, if your puppy whines quite a lot, it might also be a sign that something is wrong with it.
Kate Yakimchuk puppy health pets facts whining nature Animals 19 December 2023
Signs of a Dog's Headache: Pet Owner's Tips
When your pet aches, it can't always tell you that something goes wrong - so they tend to tolerate pain silently. Meanwhile, a headache can be a serious symptom, so it's better to know some signs that your dog might have it.
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Washing Paws After Walks: Train Your Dog
If you walk your dog daily, then you probably have to clean its paws one or more times a day as well. Small puppies tend to dislike the process a lot, but proper training can help them tolerate it better.
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Pekingese: Breed Features
The Pekingese dog is a companion dog, small and brave, reminiscent of a lion because of its mane.
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Take Your Puppy To a Vet: Unobvious Signs
When your puppy is ill, it's pretty easy to see some signs that something goes wrong and take your pet to a vet. But what if you notice something wrong, but aren't sure whether it's actually a bad sign or not?
Kate Yakimchuk puppy health pets facts puppies veterinary Animals 17 December 2023
Shelter Dogs Are Different: Pick The Best Pet Friend For You
Modern people tend to adopt shelter dogs more often than they used to - it's cheaper, and it also helps homeless pets to find loving families. Meanwhile, not everyone is ready to adopt a dog with a tough history, or to cope with its traumatized personality.
Kate Yakimchuk dog shelter pet adoption personality tips Animals 17 December 2023
Choosing Between Harness and a Collar: Pet Owner's Tips
If you have a dog, then you don't have to use just a collar to walk it - you can also use a harness! Harness can be a perfectly suitable alternative to a collar, but it doesn't suit everyone.
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Give It To Your Puppy: Pet Health
Puppies need a special diet to stay healthy, so their owners should give them foods full of vitamins and nutrients they need. While lots of so-called 'human' foods aren't great for puppies, there are still some foods you can give to your pet.
Kate Yakimchuk puppy health pet health food tips Animals 16 December 2023
Interesting Facts: How Dogs Think
The average dog's IQ is around 100. Your average dog is as smart as a two-year-old human.
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