Browsing: Dogs

All about dogs and the people who love ’em. Most of the contributors here have dogs and we’re happy to share our experiences – good and bad – in hopes of helping other dog owners have the best possible relationship they can have with their canine companions.

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3rd Annual Beneful® Dream Dog Park Contest

This contest is the greatest for dog lovers everywhere! If you have a creative bone in your body now is the time to put your imagination to work and come up with some awesome ideas for a perfect dream dog park.

A *survey conducted on behalf of Beneful® brand dog food clearly shows that dog owners are 30% more likely to play than non-dog owners. Two-thirds (61%) of dogs owners say they would rather play with their dog more that their spouse (48%) or friends (37%). Dog parks are the perfect place to allow our companions to have the time of their life.

Take a look at the past winners to give you some inspiration.

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Having a Pet Instead of a Child

Editor’s Note: Okay, this is a bit crazy, but a creative comparison, so we’re going to share Sandy’s article here… by Sandy Sterling Some people just have this urge inside…

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Designer Dogs

Back in the early eighties I had the sweetest pet that I thought was just a mutt. As it turns out, I was the proud owner of a designer dog!…

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Get Started with Crate Training!

by Eric Bogard

Have you ever noticed your dog hunker under a table, bed or chair?

Whether frightened -say by lightning and thunder- or not, dogs are not all that separated from their wild ancestors. Certain ‘in the wild’ instincts and behaviors still remain such as seeking a den for protection, comfort, and psychological satisfaction. If left without a designated place to call his or her own your dog will actively seek shelter wherever deemed appropriate (not by you but by your four legged friend, of course). However, by tapping into your dog’s natural tendencies a crate will provide the very comfort and solitude so very wanted.

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