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Summer Adventuring With Your Dog – Top Products for Every Personality Type!
Summers here, and its time for outdoor adventures with your furry friend! Here are the top essentials based on personas to keep your dog cool, safe, and happy all season long. Check out our top-rated list of Must-Haves, Would-Like-To-Haves, and Splurge products from our store! THE WANDERLUST Behavior: Enjoys long walks, explores new trails, and [ ]
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Can You Use Baby Shampoo on Dogs?
Learn whether or not human shampoo can be safely used on dogs and puppies. When bathing your furry friend, you might find yourself reaching for whatever shampoo is on hand, including human or baby shampoo. While it seems like a gentle and safe option, is it really the best choice for your dogs skin and [ ]
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Choosing When to Neuter or Spay Your Dog
Need help determining when to neuter or spay your dog? Learn more about neutering or spaying your dog and the health benefits both can provide. Selecting the best time to neuter your dog has been a topic of discussion among veterinarians for decades. Spaying or neutering your dog as early as six months of age, [ ]
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Tips for Bathing Your Puppy
When Can You Bathe a Puppy? When puppies are born, their moms usually keep them clean by licking and grooming them. However, once the puppies start exploring independently and moving away from their mom, they may need extra help staying clean. From rolling around with their siblings close to the ground on excrement and debris, [ ]
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Protecting Paws: Contract Components for Dog Breeders Selling Puppies
Having a contract when selling a dog is highly recommended. A contract helps clarify expectations, protect the breeder and the buyer, and ensure a smooth transaction. It also protects your reputation as a breeder and leaves you covered for future disputes or poor reviews. It also helps to protect your puppy and the integrity of [ ]
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Tips to Control Shedding in Your Dog This Spring
Controlling shedding in dogs requires a combination of grooming practices, a balanced diet, and maintaining a healthy environment. Not sure if a high shedding breed is for you? Check out our blog on the top shedding dog breeds and what we love about them! Here are some tips to help you manage shedding: Regular Brushing: [ ]
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Double the Fluff, Double the Fun: Springtime Adventures with Your Double-Coated Dogs! Dog Breeds That Shed the Most.
As dog lovers, we select our canine companions based on several things–looks (yes, it’s true!), personality, breed, lifestyle, and more. While some allergy sufferers opt for low-shedding dog breeds, others do not need to be as selective. Double-coated dogs are a paw-some option for people with no pet allergies. They come with double the fluff [ ]
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Healthy Paws, Happy Homes: Why Responsible Breeders Choose to Provide Health Guarantees for Their Puppies
As a breeder, the type of health guarantee you offer to the new puppys owner will depend on various factors, including your breeding practices, the breeds known health issues, and your preferences. There is no one-size-fits-all Health Guarantee. The decision on whether or not to offer one is your decision alone. However, here are a [ ]
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Unlocking Freedom: Safely Leaving Your Potty-Trained Puppy Home Alone
Our previous blog addressed Mastering Puppy Independence: Can I Leave a New Puppy Home Alone?. A young puppy is still developing, and its bladder cannot hold it for long periods. For example: A 2-month-old puppy might be able to hold their bladder for about 3 hours. A 3-month-old puppy might be able to hold their [ ]
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Mastering Puppy Independence: Can I Leave My Puppy Home Alone?
Two common questions many new puppy parents ask: Should I leave my puppy alone? and How long can I safely leave my puppy alone when I work away from home? Raising a puppy while working away from home or attending school is less than ideal, but you can do it with some modifications. Puppies have [ ]
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Defending Against Fleas and Ticks: A Comprehensive Guide for Dogs and Their Humans
Safety: Ticks and Diseases For many people, finding a tick latched onto their leg or between their dogs eyes is enough to put a damper on a trip to the woods. With recent publicity given to the threat of Lyme disease, peoples fears have intensified, and some are afraid to visit the forest. How do [ ]
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Toe Trimming 101: How to Trim Your Puppy’s Toenails
Trimming your puppys toenails can seem daunting, but keeping their nails at a healthy length is essential to prevent discomfort and injury. By keeping your dogs nails at an appropriate length, you contribute to their overall well-being and demonstrate good pet ownership practices. Heres a step-by-step guide on how to trim your puppys toenails: 1. [ ]
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