Ash, Author at Simply For Dogs

9 Tips for Taking a Photograph of Your Dog

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By Ash

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Is your dog too cute for words? Do you need to show them off because they do the smartest, silliest, or most adorable things? You guys know that I’m not one for doing a lot of that typical “dog parent”

8 Tips for Dealing with Bleeding Nails

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Every now and then, I lament the fact that I have to be so independent when it comes to taking care of my dogs. I’ve trained both my dogs to be still and calm during a nail clipping session, and I’ve

Is a German Shepherd Husky Mix Puppy Right for Your Family? (Video)

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It seems as though lately there are so many dog breed mixes out there, with crazy names like “Chorkie,” “Yorkiepoo,” “Boxador,” “Doxiehuahua” and so on. Are they breeds? No. They’re crosses.

Breed of the Week: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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We’ve talked on the blog before about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels, but today it’s all about the adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. This family of dogs make for very cheerful

7 Tips for Adopting a Dog with Special Needs

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A few months ago, I saw a video that a friend found online, that showed a very excited dog with a new wheelchair, running and nearly leaping for joy at his new mobility. Other than not having the use of

12 Commands to Teach Every Dog

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Hey guys, it’s Ash. Time for another “Go ask Ash” story moment. A few days ago, I had Janice and Leroy with me in the car while I did a few drive-through errands. And at the bank, Leroy had stuck

9 Dog Breeds That Stick to You Like Glue

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Do you remember a blog post from quite a long time ago about dogs that stick like Velcro? There are quite a lot of reasons that a dog might be more affectionate or even more clingy than other dogs. Those

7 Reasons for These Gross Dog Habits

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One of the most fun parts of living with dogs to me is watching all their strange habits. I’ve talked about habits a few times before on the blog, because I find dog behavior so interesting. Everyone

15 Rainy Day Activities to Do with Your Dog

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When the spring rain starts to hit my area, I always feel a bit of dread. Janice and Leroy are still young enough to get stir crazy fast, and with all their energy, being able to get them outside is very

11 Ways to Be a Great Pet Sitter for First-Timers

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Over the years, I have ended up being a pet sitter more times than I can count. Janice and Leroy are laid back enough to allow us to host a guest every now and then, so that all means that I’m a good

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