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Dogs don’t see the world in the same way we do. This goes back to their ancestry as predators.
They have a wider peripheral vision than we humans do, so they can keep an eye on their prey and any predators endangering them or their pups. Their world is also seen in a multitude of red […]

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Lately the popularity of toy dogs and matching dog jewelry has been increasing. I’m sure it must have something to do with the cost of living, the time involved in exercising a big dog and how much food they eat.
I can see why you might want to own a small breed. They are cuddly, not […]

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I recently read about a dog that saved the life of her entire family by making sure they got outside as the house filled up with carbon monoxide. How did this dog understand the danger of this gas? It’s remarkable.
Dogs are also known for saving potential drowning victims as well as alerting other people when […]

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One of my pet peeves is how clueless some people can be when it comes to keeping their dog’s sensitive feet off hot asphalt. I want to shout at them “Why don’t you take off your shoes and socks and try walking barefoot across the road?”
So far I’ve managed to contain myself, but it is […]

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Tails are one of the best ways to figure out the kind of mood your dog is in. A wagging tail, of course, is a sign of happiness. People are so tuned into this that when a strange dog is encountered, we tend to look at the tail to determine the dog’s mood, and whether […]

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Dogs get tired, just like we do. Especially if your dog is unused to an exuberant romp, you should watch for these signs of fatigue:
•    Tongue appears to be drooping
•    Dog is staggering
•    His or her panting is rapid
•    Waiting a few seconds before retrieving a stick or ball
Your dog might do other things to […]

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I just found an irresistible dachshund jewelry pendant today. If you’re like me, a dog lover who can’t resist jewelry, then watch out for this site!
It can be dangerous surfing around the internet. At every turn some new dog goodie, sweatshirt, toy or tote bag is waiting to ambush me. And since the holidays will […]

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It sounds funny, but you can become so familiar with your dog’s ear positions that you’ll know what kind of mood she’s in.
For instance, if her ears are raised high, she is very interested in what’s going on. If they’re going forwards and backwards interchangeably, she may be feeling uncertain.
But a dog whose ears are […]

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If you keep your dog outside all the time, he or she will not become a part of the family in the same way an indoor dog will. He will be a good watchdog (that is, if you don’t chain the poor thing up and make it psychotic.) but it will never learn to be […]

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Puppy moms don’t put up with a lot of guff. Of course she’ll play with them, but when they step over the line, she’s all business. If they ignore her low growl that says “No!” she’ll give them a little slap with her paw.
You can discipline your puppy using the methods developed by Mother Nature […]

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