| The Importance of Dog Tags
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Dog tags can offer people a plethora of information about your pet in the event that they are lost and wandering out there alone (or not lost and just decided they were responsible enough to take themselves for a walk) in a manner that is universally recognized. >> more |
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| Picking a Dog Name
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Dogs hear the vowel sounds in their name much more clearly than they do the consonants. So your dog Bo-Bo isn’t really going to hear the difference between “Bo” and “No.” Running across the room shouting, “No, Bo-Bo, no!” is going to sound a lot like “Oh, oh, oh. Oh!” >> more |
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| Can You Spot a Puppy Mill
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No one wants to support a facility that mistreats animals. Unfortunately, animal cruelty laws are lax. There are many legal grey areas. As an unregulated industry, anyone can breed and sell dogs. The pet industry is buyer beware. >> more |
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| Dog Breeders | Buying a Purebred Puppy
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With thousands of breeders to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start, but by taking the time to do research and to find a quality breeder, you help ensure that your new family member will be a healthy and happy addition to your home. >> more |
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| Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
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Most shelters require an adoption fee, but this is offset by the fact that most shelter dogs and cats have been given all of their shots and are usually spayed or neutered. >> more |
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| Costs of Owning a Dog
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Before bringing a puppy into your home, ask yourself if you are ready to handle all of the costs of owning a dog as well as the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. >> more |
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| What to Consider Before Buying a Dog
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Before you go consider buying a dog, be sure that you can handle the cost of owning a pet. These can range from moderate to severe depending on the health and behavior of the dog you bring home. >> more |
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| Owning a Dog
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While owning a dog is an undertaking for the more responsible humans of the world, it is also a very enjoyable experience that is rewarded time and again every single day with his love and devotion for his human. Owning a dog should be a pleasant experience for both you and the dog. >> more |
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| Buying a Dog
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| Let’s say that you decide to buy a dog, and since you will be at work during the weekdays, you hire a pet sitter to come walk Fido each afternoon. Before you hired of course, you researched area pet sitters to find a good, reliable caretaker. >> more |
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| Adopting a Second Hand Dog
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| When looking to adopt an older dog, the biggest gift you can give to yourself and your new best friend is bringing home a sweet guy from your local shelter. >> more |
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