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100 Pet Care Industry Statistics for 2025

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on February 6, 2025

The pet care world is booming, and we’ve compiled 100 fascinating statistics to prove it! From pet ownership and spending habits to careers, health, and adoption trends, this list is packed with fun facts to help you learn more about your furry friends. General Pet Ownership Statistics 45.5% of households have a dog and 32.1%… Read More

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Pet Transport Pro: Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Flight Nanny for Dogs and Cats

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 27, 2025

Pet sitters and dog walkers are common pet-related jobs. But if you think bigger picture, you may wonder who’s in charge of getting these pets from a breeder or rescue to their owner many states away. Enter flight nannies for pets, individuals who are responsible for creating safe voyages for animals and ensuring reliable delivery… Read More

Categories: Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

What Is a Dog Whisperer?

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 20, 2025

Ever wonder what’s going on in your dog’s mind? Dog whispering is all about tuning into your pup’s emotions, body language, and energy to understand them better. Explore how this fascinating practice can deepen your connection with your dog and open up new ways to communicate with them. An Overview of Dog Whispering Dog whisperers,… Read More

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The Hardest and Easiest Tricks to Teach Dogs

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 6, 2025

How to Teach Your Dog New Tricks: Key Takeaways The Hardest Tricks to Teach Dogs: Tricks such as rolling over, playing dead, backing up, speaking on command, and heeling are challenging due to the high levels of focus, coordination, and physical ability they require. The Easiest Tricks to Teach Dogs: Commands like sit, leave it,… Read More

Categories: Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

Tips for Keeping Your Dog off the Couch

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 6, 2025

Key Takeaways to Keep Your Dog off the Couch Establish the policy early on – Implementing boundaries when your dog is young helps them understand acceptable behavior, reducing the likelihood of them using furniture inappropriately. Maintain consistency – Consistent reinforcement of rules is crucial. All household members should make sure to follow the established boundaries… Read More

Categories: Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

10 Essential Dog Walking Training Tips

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on December 23, 2024

Dog Walking Training at a Glance Reward good leash behavior – Consistently rewarding your dog with treats, praise, or a favorite toy when they walk correctly while leashed will reinforce positive behavior and encourage them to continue walking in a good manner.  Practice in controlled environments – Starting training sessions in a calm, controlled environment… Read More

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The Basic Commands All Dogs Should Know

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on November 18, 2024

A Brief Overview of Basic Dog Commands Core commands – Teaching your dog the commands “sit,” “stay,” and “come” are fundamental. They promote control, ensure safety, and guarantee your pup will return if called. Easiest commands to teach – Commands such as “down,” “paw,” “heel,” “no,” “leave it,” “drop it,” “fetch,” “sit pretty,” and “high… Read More

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The Best Dog Treats for Small Dogs

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on October 2, 2024

All the pups in our lives give us so much and fill our days with joy, so they deserve only the best when it comes to their meals and snacks. If you have a small dog rather than a medium or large dog, though, you might need to make some special accommodations to ensure the… Read More

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Top Recommended Dog Training Books

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on October 2, 2024

Whether young or old, all dogs can benefit from some improvement in certain areas (and, yes, old dogs can learn new tricks!). But their behavior and abilities won’t simply improve on their own – they need caring instruction and a consistent training regimen to be successful. This is where worthwhile dog training books come in… Read More

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Tips for Grooming Your Dog at Home

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on September 23, 2024

Key Takeaways: At-Home Dog Grooming Choose a comfortable space with good lighting, a stable surface, easy access to grooming tools, and minimal distractions to facilitate a smooth grooming process. Use high-quality tools that are suitable for your dog’s specific coat type, including hairbrushes, nail clippers, ear cleaners, toothbrushes, dog-friendly shampoos, and more. Overbathing can strip… Read More

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