Welcome to “Can My Dog Eat That?,” our series that answers some obvious (and not-so-obvious) questions about what your dog can and can’t safely eat. Today we answer the question “Can dogs eat hot dogs?” Read on! First, let’s get one thing clear. Your dog most certainly should not eat a dachshund in a Halloween …
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Every dog breed came from somewhere. Most of the breeds we’ve discussed here originated in Europe before ending up as beloved American dogs. But the Chesapeake Bay retriever? American through and through. The Chesapeake Bay retriever was truly “made in America.” According to an account posted by the American Chesapeake Club, a man named George …
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Welcome to National Barks, our semi-regular guide to taking your dog sightseeing in the national parks. This month we’re going to have you and your doggo daydreaming about a visit to Grand Canyon National Park. It’s a rockin’ place to take your dog. Northern Arizona is home to one of the seven natural wonders of …
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Welcome to “Can My Dog Eat That?,” our series that answers some obvious (and not-so-obvious) questions about what your dog can and can’t safely eat. Today we answer the question: “Can dogs eat watermelon?” Read on! You’re having a picnic with your canine buddy and enjoying a warm, sunny day with a slice of juicy …
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Most people know greyhounds as long, lean, running machines. This impression is entirely true: they have been clocked at over 40 miles per hour and are considered the fastest dog breed. What you may not realize is that these speedy sprinters don’t need to be constantly running — they would love to snuggle with you …
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Warmer weather means it’s time to dust off the bike and get out the dog harness. But wait! Did you know not all dogs are equipped for running alongside a bike? Unfortunately, it’s true. There’s more to biking with dogs than just harnessing them up and pedaling away. Some dogs simply aren’t up for it …
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Welcome to “Can My Dog Eat That?,” our series that answers some obvious (and not-so-obvious) questions about what your dog can and can’t safely eat. Today we answer the question: “Can dogs eat popcorn? Read on! It’s movie night! You’ve got the latest release on pause, ready to go. You’ve dimmed the lights and grabbed …
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First things first: Australian shepherds aren’t exactly Australian. They actually hail from the Basque region of Spain where, in the 1800s, their original owners, Basque shepherds, took the dogs to their pastures in the Australian Outback, where they gained a popular following. As news of these remarkable, energetic herders spread around the world, ranchers, most …
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Puppy adoption can be the best time of your life and certainly the best time (so far!) of your puppy’s life. But the process isn’t without stress. Questions and uncertainty abound, especially if this is your first time adopting a puppy. What kind of puppy food should you get? Is puppy food actually that different …
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Welcome to National Barks, our semi-regular guide to taking your dog sightseeing in the national parks. Today, we visit Yellowstone National Park! Yellowstone National Park is home to 2.2 million acres of mountains, lakes, geysers, forests, hot springs and canyons. This National Bark…um…we mean, National Park is also home to more than 200 species …
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