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6 Brain Games to Keep Your Dog’s Mind Healthy

6 Brain Games to Keep Your Dog’s Mind Healthy

Proper exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental well-being. But often, mental exercise is given short shrift when looking at fulfilling a dog’s needs.   Dogs that are bored or anxious can develop mild-to-severe behavioral...

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Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog?

Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog?

This is Part 1 in our 7-part series on pet adoption.   Bringing a furry friend into your family is a fun and challenging adventure. No matter what their age when you adopt them, all dogs require lots of care and attention. Particularly if you’re a...

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4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog

4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog

  In Part 1 of this 7-part series on pet adoption, we explored whether to adopt a puppy or an adult dog. We asked several questions to help you assess the type of canine companion that will best fit your lifestyle, energy level, and schedule....

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10 Tips for Adopting a Cat

10 Tips for Adopting a Cat

This is Part 6 in our 7-part series on pet adoption Part 1: Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog? Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: The Perfect Dog Breed for You, Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type Part 4: 15...

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15 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy

15 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy

Welcome to part 4 of our 7-part series on pet adoption! Part 1: Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog? Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: The Perfect Dog Breed for You, Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type Coming...

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6 Steps to Introduce a New Dog to Your Current Dog

6 Steps to Introduce a New Dog to Your Current Dog

Welcome to part 5 in our 7-part series on pet adoption! Part 1: Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog? Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: The Perfect Dog Breed for You, Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type Part 4:...

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7 Ways to Care for Your Pet Without Breaking the Bank

7 Ways to Care for Your Pet Without Breaking the Bank

How can you provide the best care for your pets while keeping costs reasonable? By taking steps to reduce the chances your pet will require expensive, unplanned medical care and expenses. Here are some ideas to help, along with links for further...

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5 Steps to Introducing a New Kitten to Your Resident Cat

5 Steps to Introducing a New Kitten to Your Resident Cat

Welcome to the final installment in our 7-part series on pet adoption! Part 1: Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog? Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: The Perfect Dog Breed for You, Based on Your Enneagram Personality...

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3 Safety Tips for Traveling in a Car with a Pet

3 Safety Tips for Traveling in a Car with a Pet

A road trip with your pet can be fun for you and your furry friend. But one of the most common injuries to pets is due to accidents inside cars. Unrestrained pets in a car are unsafe. "You wouldn’t put your child in the car unrestrained, so you...

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7 Ways to Help Your Pet Beat the Heat

7 Ways to Help Your Pet Beat the Heat

Summer… what a great time of year here in the Pacific Northwest. But summer's heat can be a dangerous time for your dog or cat. To make sure everyone has a fun and safe summer, follow these 7 tips to help your pet beat the heat. Tips for Dogs 1. Provide...

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