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If you’ve ever had a dog slip their collar and run off into the sunset, a martingale collar might be a good pick for...

Not every dog is a good match for talking buttons. Older dogs or those that have never shown interest in solving puzzles may not get much benefit from the device.

The best cooling vests, or coats, for dogs are lightweight, breathable, loose-fitting, and light in color. Anything heavy, tight, or dark will result in more heat absorption and retention.

GPS technology to track your dog is fairly new, but the number of dog tracking device options has grown. The effectiveness of those tracking devices has also substantially improved.

Canine urine combines ammonia, bacteria, hormones, and uric acid. As it breaks down, urine’s ammonia becomes more concentrated and releases mercaptan, a putrid-smelling gas. This is why it can be difficult to completely get dog urine smell out of carp

There are two types of bully stick holder types: a vice type that clamps the bully stick in place, and a friction type that uses a rubbery material.

Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.

Hands-free dog walking belts are worn around the waist to provide a place to attach a dog’s leash so it doesn’t have to be hand-held. Some of these dog walking belts are as simple as a nylon strap with a single buckle fastener, one piece of adjustment hardware, and a lone D-ring where the wearer can use a carabineer or clip to attach the dog’s leash. Others offer padding, pockets, and multiple attachment points for dog leashes, and accessories

Many trainers use a platform or a box, also called a “place board,” to help a dog understand the concept of remaining in a designated spot. It is is a low, stable surface that is used to help a dog learn to stay in the same spot while changing positions or to learn a formal “stay.”

It may take some trial and error to find puzzles that will occupy your dog without discouraging him. Fortunately, there are a wide ranging variety, and they are inexpensive.

Many medications can be compounded into flavored chews or liquid suspensions, but others cannot. For these wrapping the pills in a treat or a pet piller that keeps your hands free of your dog's mouth provide an alternative.

Working out on a dog treadmill can be a great excercise option during inclement weather, or the winter months when long walks aren't an option.