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Male golden retriever puppy playing with a rope on modern vinyl panels in the living room of the house.

Are Rope Toys Dangerous For Your Dog?

Yes. Dogs can tear them apart and swallow the threads, which can result in an obstruction and costly surgery.
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Found a Stray Dog?

What to do and what NOT to do with a stray dog you’ve found.

Best Dog Breeds for Seniors

Low-maintenance and low-energy dog breeds may be the answer for some older adults, but not for everyone. You need to adopt the dog you want and can handle safely.

Are Retractable Dog Leashes Bad?

They can be–just ask an emergency doctor or veterinarian how many retractable leash injuries they see every year.
Dog sitting outside pitched tent with Tent Seebensee in background

Camping With Your Dog

Whether you’re car camping or backpacking with a tent, bringing your dog on your camping trip will impact what and how much you need to bring. Here are tips on camping with canines.

The Best Summer Dog Shoes

All-weather shoes protect dog paws year-round, but are most appropriate for protecting paws from hot pavement. We tested six designs from five companies – Ruffwear’s Grip Trex were the best.
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Visiting National Parks with Your Dog

Dogs are allowed in all U.S. National Parks, but most prohibit dogs on all or most trails. Study the rules in order to plan an enjoyable vacation for you and your dog.
Hungry Dog With Sad Eyes Is Waiting For Feeding At Home. Cute Labrador Is Holding Bowl In His Mouth.

Time Changes Can Disturb Your Dog

How to help your dog adjust to the clocks changing due to the beginning or end of daylight saving time.
A young family is looking for a pet in a dog shelter.

“Should I Get A Second Dog?”

Things to think about if you’ve ever wondered if you should get another dog, or how many dogs is too many.
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Dog Collars vs Harnesses

Is a collar or a harness better for your dog? It mostly depends on the dog! But the quality of the gear, its design and fit, and how you introduce and use it, will influence how well it suits your dog.
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Swim Safety for Dogs

Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs automatically know how to swim. Here’s how to teach a dog to swim – and how to improve the water safety of dogs who already swim well.
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Do Anti-Anxiety Dog Beds Work?

A dog bed for anxiety must suit your individual canine’s needs.

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Home-to-Home Fostering

The best alternative I’ve ever seen to rehoming dogs through shelters is called a home-to-home model. A new and ideal name for what rescue groups have been doing forever.