With a clear understanding of how leash reactivity develops, it is possible to help your dog overcome this issue to bring peace back to your walks. In this article, we’ll look at the different causes of leash reactivity in dogs, how to address them, and some helpful tips for making walking more enjoyable in the meantime.
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So, your vet has recommended you start your dog on Trifexis. Maybe you wanted an easy way to control fleas or were worried about heartworm disease. Your vet gave you a great sales pitch about how this one pill can prevent numerous parasite infections and keep your dog safe.
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It should come as no surprise that leaving steaming piles of bacteria-laden poop on the ground has a negative environmental impact. But you might be surprised by how serious that impact is, especially when it comes to protecting water quality, wildlife, and the air.
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The idea that dropping money at the vet will make your dog healthier is a common misconception. In reality, the more you can invest in your dog’s health outside the vet clinic, the less you’ll spend on vet bills and the healthier your dog will be.
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It’s not uncommon to find contradictions when searching for canine health advice. But nowhere do these contradictions run deeper than with the question, “Can dogs eat garlic?” It’s not just the internet that’s divided on this question, either. Take a look at published, peer-reviewed scientific studies, and you’ll find just as many that caution against
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Winter can be a challenging time for dog owners. This is true whether your dog loves the cold and wants to be outside all day or loathes chilly temperatures and would rather potty inside than get their paws cold.
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If your dog suffers from motion sickness, you are not alone. This is a common issue, especially in young dogs. Luckily, there are many ways to help your dog find relief and even overcome their car sickness. We’ll take a closer look at this ailment and how to address it, below.
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A strong recall can be the difference between a happy dog who has free reign of the off-leash trail park and a dog ever confined to a leash, at least until they escape that leash and take off without ever looking back.
This is why I implore all dog owners to teach their dogs a recall command before ever dabbling in those more mundane obedience exercises.
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Yes, dogs can eat grains. Thousands of years of evolving alongside humans have given dogs the unique ability to derive energy from starches like grains in a way that wild canids, like wolves and coyotes, cannot. Some breeds, like those descended from ancestors living in the breadbasket of civilization, are better at this than northern breeds that have historically eaten high meat and seafood diets.
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We’ve all heard the old adage that people who own dogs live longer than those who don’t, but is this true? As it turns out, researchers have spent a lot of time studying the effects of dog ownership on mental and physical well-being.
What they’ve discovered is that, indeed, living with a dog can have a profoundly positive effect on your overall health and happiness. So much so, in fact, that people who own dogs do tend to live longer on average than those who don’t.
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