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These days it seems like nothing is safe anymore. Artificial ingredients, chemicals and GMOs, report after report caution against the dangers in using many commercial items, from beauty products to food to medicine. While it’s important to be an informed consumer regarding the products we buy for ourselves, how it affects our pets is a whole other animal (no pun intended).Harmful Cleaning Products Many cleaning products that you can pick up at the store contain chemicals that are known t …

Dealing with a dog that has diarrhea or an upset stomach isn’t fun, especially if your dog frequently experiences these symptoms. While there are serious conditions that can cause recurrent digestive problems, many dogs simply suffer from sensitive stomachs. Luckily, there are ways to help your dog overcome these symptoms and even steps you can take to change their diet to something that is less likely to cause problems.Determine If Your Dog Has a Sensitive StomachThe good news about sensitive s …

Ever wonder how dogs show love? People typically show affection to their dogs by talking with them, hanging out together, petting them, giving hugs, and so on. But do you know how dogs show love back? Sometimes dogs appreciate our cuddles and kisses, and sometimes they just tolerate it! Photo credit Jesse Hoorelbeke, Fargo Monthly Magazine But how do dogs show love back? Since Valentine's Day is coming up, I thought it would be fun to ask professional dog trainers how dogs typica …

Hiking season has arrived, are you bringing your dog on a hike?! At our HQ in Fargo, ND, we’ve weathered the brutal winter and are ready to enjoy the sweet summer weather with our pups. There’s nothing quite like reaching the end of a trail and admiring the vistas with your best friend by your side. Here are some easy ways to keep your pup safe and happy on your next hiking excursion. Source: PexelsStart slow Whether your dog is new to hiking, or you are just getting back into shape for …

We all want our dogs to stay healthy, hygienic, and smelling fresh! But it’s not always realistic to take your dog to the groomers for common grooming tasks. Here’s a helpful guide on some DIY dog grooming tasks, and some that are better left to the experts.Brushing When: Daily (for long coats); Weekly (for short coats)DIY Level: BeginnerHow to: Long coats - we recommend a rake or dematting brush to control and detangle furDouble coats - try a deshedding tool or a deshedding bladeShort coats …

Who is more loyal than a man’s best friend? Dogs love their owners, and as their parents, we take on board the emotional roller-coaster that is pet parenthood! Whether it’s waking up to their slobbery kisses at four in the morning, or leaving smelly treats on the freshly cleaned carpet, it is never a dull day for all the dog owners out there. In return, we receive the unconditional love and affection, as well as the softest cuddles in the universe! No one can sway us into giving out more …

National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place the second week of April every year so we put together this infographic with statistics on dog bites in the United States for our readers.Dog Bite Prevention You'll notice that some of the reasons dogs bite include fear or pain, resource guarding or re-directing their aggression. A couple of things you can do to help prevent dog bites include educating yourself on dog behavior and learning their nonverbal cues for potential aggression. You c …

Some dogs have a tendency to guard their food, toys, bones or whatever they view as valuable. They may guard these “valuables” from other dogs, or they might guard them from people, too. Some dogs will just growl, while others will actually try to bite. The following are some ideas on how to prevent and manage this type of aggressive behavior, often referred to as resource guarding. For the sake of this post, I’m focusing on one of the most common issues – guarding the food bowl. As al …

What Does a Therapy Dog Do?Therapy dogs are often confused with service dogs. Service dogs are specially trained from the time they are puppies to help humans with a wide variety of challenges such as visual impairment, diabetes, PTSD, seizures, etc. Service dogs live with the person that needs the help and usually accompany that person everywhere. Therapy dogs may or may not be trained, and bring comfort and joy to people in many situations. In this blog, you will learn about the benefits of t …

As we sat on the couch one November day, I thought to ask my boyfriend, James, “What do you want for Christmas?” Without hesitation, he says, “A dog.” I laughed and shrugged the thought away thinking he was joking. To my surprise he wasn’t. At first, I wasn’t sure. I adore dogs and had grown up with them all my life, but were we ready for that kind of responsibility? Of course, it didn’t take much convincing on James’ part before I hopped online to see which pups were looking for their fur-ever …