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Household Hazards for Dogs: End of Summer Edition (Video)
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It is the final, glorious weeks of summer here where Janice, Leroy and I live, and my garden is showing signs that autumn is just around the bend. Now, don’t get me wrong; the three of us adore leaf-raking
Continue readingDog-Friendly Apartment Building Creates New Global Precedent (Video)
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Recently, I wrote about the trials and tribulations of renting with a barking dog, and looked at some of the reasons your poor pup might be upsetting the neighbors when you are not at home, as well as
Continue reading7 Tips for Renting with a Yapper (Video)
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I’m not going to lie, I loved reading recent headlines about developments in the real estate buying habits of the group known as “millennials”. Why? Because, as one recent NBC News story said plainly:
Continue reading9 Tips for Renting with a Pit Bull
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I was lucky when I fell in love with Boxers. At that point in my life, I already owned my own house, and didn’t need to worry about a landlord with a misconception about Boxers or big dogs. If you are
Continue reading5 Things to Do On Puppy’s First Day Home
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Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a person. I’m sure my sister might tell you that bringing home a new baby is even better, but between you and me, I’m not sure
Continue reading15 Great Places to Raise a Dog
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Janice, Leroy, and I are pretty sold on our life out here in the country. We have the hen house, the garden, and all the amenities we need in town just a few miles away. But in my younger days, I did consider
Continue readingThe Simple Guide for Bringing Home a New Baby to Your Dog
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My good friend Al, whose Saint Bernard Hannah passed away a while ago, is recently expecting a baby with his wife. Additionally, after they said their goodbyes to Hannah, they also adopted a gorgeous Great
Continue reading9 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe During a Natural Disaster
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In the past few years, we’ve seen more natural disasters than I can remember in my lifetime. From fires to hurricanes, it seems like people’s homes just aren’t as safe as they used to be. One thing
Continue reading9 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Home
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When I was growing up with my dog Jake, he followed me everywhere I went. He slept in the bed with me, he snuggled with me on the couch for Saturday morning cartoons, and he kept me company when I was
Continue reading8 Ways to Finally Housebreak Your Puppy For Good
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If you are a long time reader, you might remember my story of a woman I happened to overhear venting to the cashier at a pet store about housebreaking her new puppy. (I say “happened to overhear” like
Continue reading13 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Guests with Dog Allergies
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Just because the holidays are over and we’re headed into summer, doesn’t mean that you stop being a host. One thing I’ve found in my life is that people will find just about any reason to go visiting,
Continue reading5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe If You Can’t Have a Fence
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Hey guys, welcome back to the blog. With spring around the corner, I see a lot of my neighbors doing home improvements like fixing up the deck and adding a fence to their homes. This is a great idea for
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