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10 Common But Terrible Reasons to Relinquish a Pet

To any animal rescuer in the world, these are excuses they hear every day. If you love animals, check out the Top Ten Reasons that many pet owners use to make themselves feel better about getting rid of a family member.

32 comments    life family dog
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Should You Crop and/or Dock Your Dog?

A look at the pros and cons, the laws, and the ethics of cosmetic modification in dogs.

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Train Your Dog to Play Dead

Here are a few steps to train your dog to "play dead." As always, positive reinforcement with training a dog will yield more results than any punishment you could dole out. Keep in mind that your dog wants...

9 comments    how to how dogs
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Dog Toys for Tough Chewers

It seems like there are two types of super-destructive dog chewers. But it doesn't matter which you have: you have to think on a whole different level when buying dog toys. Here's reviews of some of the ones I've tried with my destructo-pup.

17 comments    shopping pets dogs
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The Fad of the Designer Mutt

They're sweeping the dog scene, and it seems like everyone wants one. But are you paying too much for something that would have been called a mutt 20 years ago?

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How to Breed Dogs

An important look at some seriously life-changing questions to ask of yourself and your family before deciding to breed your animal. Think you know everything? Think again.

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Choosing a Dog for a Family with Children

So you have settled down and started a family, but you feel like there's one thing missing: the perfect dog. But now do you choose the right dog who will be good with your kids? Some breeds seem to have a...

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Bad Dog: Understanding Breeds and Attacks

With so many dog bites every year, it's time we start asking some questions. What about these breeds that seem so dangerous? Should we outlaw them altogether? This article discusses these questions and more.

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How to Find a Reputable Dog Breeder

You want a dog. Where do you start looking? Well, you really need to first decide if you want to rescue a dog from being euthanized at the shelter, buy one from a breeder, or adopt one from a rescue group. I...

6 comments    how to how pets
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The World's Oldest Pet Cemetery

The Cimetiere des Chiens is a fascinating site for those visiting Paris, including those with children. It is the oldest pet cemetery in the world and one of the largest.

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