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The Real Truth About Dog Parks (From Someone Who's Been to a Lot of Them)

I've been watching the same thing happen at dog parks for years. A dog walks through the gate. The owner unclips t...

Fi GPS Trackers Have Arrived

You know the feeling. The gate stayed open a second too long. The leash slipped at the trailhead. A thunderstorm se...

It Is Not Too Late to Crate Train Your Adult Dog

Mabel was six years old and had never seen the inside of a crate. She came to us from a hoarding case, one of nine...

Why Your Dog Still Pulls on the Leash (And the One Thing That Changes It)

Denise's shoulder had been aching for two weeks before she mentioned it to anyone. She didn't connect it to Bruno. ...

Microchipping vs. GPS: Do You Need Both? (Short Answer: Yes. Here's Why.)

Her name was Biscuit, and she was gone before the gate finished swinging shut. Darla had two thoughts in that orde...

Road Tripping With Your Dog: Everything You Forgot to Think About

You planned the hotel. You mapped the gas stops. You packed snacks, a playlist, and a bag for every scenario. And t...

Fireworks Are Coming. Prep Your Dog Now.

Marcus had done everything right that Fourth of July. Dog was inside. Doors were closed. TV was on to cover the noi...

My Dog Trainer Told Me to Throw Away My Retractable Leash. She Was Right.

The cord was still wrapped around her leg when she walked into the training session. Not tightly. Margot had unwound ...

What the Rescue Group Didn't Tell Me (And What I Wish They Had)

You drive two hours to pick up a three-year-old hound mix from a rescue group. You've done everything right. The app...

Is It Too Hot to Walk? The Pavement Test Every Dog Owner Should Know

Summer is here, and that means longer days, more outdoor adventures, and plenty of tail-wagging excitement for your p...

The Holiday Food Survival Guide: What’s Safe (and What’s Not) for Your Dog

The holidays are a feast for the senses. The scent of roasted turkey fills the air, pies cool on the counter, and lau...