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Tips and Tricks for Introducing Puppy to older Dog (these can be lifesavers)

Introducing a new puppy to the home often brings bundles of joy to the household. However, while this joy may be felt by the human occupants, the current and older canine in the family may not necessarily relish in the excitement. While it is certainly possible for both the young pup and senior dog to form an instant rapport, more...
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Smartest Dog Breeds – The 10 Most Intelligent Dog Breeds

On the surface, canines seem like simple-minded creatures that do nothing more than eat, sleep, scratch themselves, and lick your face. However, dogs are actually far cleverer than their owners give them credit for. Of course, every breed is genetically different, and some species are inherently smarter than others. The following are the ten most intelligent dog breeds. While the...

The 7 Phases of Puppy Development

Like human babies, canine pups undergo multiple stages during its first year of life. It is during this time that it is learning about its surroundings and how the world functions. As the owner, you play an enormous influence in your puppy’s development. It is through you that it will learn what behaviors are good and which ones are bad....

Dog Shaming: When Good Dogs Go Bad

In some cases, judges have been known to resort to shaming as a form of punishment rather than jail time or community service. This means that the guilty individual has to stand outside holding a sign that explains to pedestrians and passing motorists their wrongdoing. Some parents are now also doing the same when their children misbehave. In fact, even...