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Dog Health and Nutrition
Surviving a Natural Disaster with Your DogThe most important key to surviving any sort of natural disaster is to be prepared for what might happen. No, it’s not pleasant to think about your house burning down in a wildfire or being flooded,...
Purebred Rescue Organizations
One of the biggest reasons people give when asked why they purchased a dog from a breeder rather than adopting a dog from a shelter is that they wanted a purebred. What many don’t realize is that...
Keeping Your Dog’s Knee Joints Safe
We all know that as dogs get older they can begin to get sore joints. But did you know you can actually do things to help postpone the time when your dog will have to live with painful knees? Small breeds...
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The Puppy Corner
Top Ten Questions to Ask a BreederThere are literally thousands of dog breeders in the United States, and it can be hard to know who is reputable and who is not. It’s not rude to ask a few pointed questions. In fact, a responsible...
Puppy Shots
What vaccinations does your puppy need and when? They can be confusing to keep track of, but getting the right shots at the right time is vital to your puppy’s health. What diseases are prevented...
Choosing the Right Collar and Leash for Your Dog
There are two important components to dog-walking equipment: a sturdy collar or harness, and a good leash or lead. Your choices will be informed by your dog’s size, energy level, and obedience aptitude,...
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Dog Activities and Training
Recovering a Lost DogYou’ve taken all the necessary steps to keep your dog safe – you always use a leash when you take the dog off of your property, you have a secure fence, and you’ve trained your dog to come when you call. But what happens when the neighbor kid leaves the fence gate open or when the mailman leaves a package in your screen door so it... [Read more of this review]
Outdoor Sports for the Un-Pedigreed Dog
In our last regular issue, we talked about all of the options you have for sporting events sponsored and sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. Most of these events are open only to dogs who are members of the AKC, meaning that they are purebreds. Now, we present the sports in which you and your dog can participate outside the AKC. In some cases,... [Read more of this review]
Outdoor Sports from the American Kennel Club
The weather is getting warmer, and that can mean only one thing: it’s time to take your dog to the great outdoors for some sporting activities. If you have a purebred dog, the American Kennel Club offers many options for you and your dog to show off the natural talents for which they were bred. In our next issue, we’ll look at the sports... [Read more of this review]
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