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How to Teach a Dog to “Drop It” in 5 Simple Steps

How to Teach a Dog to “Drop It” in 5 Simple Steps

Training your dog to obey a release command like “drop it” is important for many reasons. It is useful for fun games like fetch or tug of war, but it can also…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
How to Teach a Dog to Sit Pretty in 5 Simple Steps

How to Teach a Dog to Sit Pretty in 5 Simple Steps

Sitting pretty is a simple trick that you can teach your dog easily at home. The trick is also referred to sometimes as “sitting up” or “begging.” From a sitti…

Jessica Rossetti
By Jessica Rossetti
Why Does My Dog Push His Food With His Nose? 8 Possible Reasons

Why Does My Dog Push His Food With His Nose? 8 Possible Reasons

As a pet owner, you understand that mealtime is usually your dog’s favorite time of the day, but sometimes the sound of your dog gobbling its meal down is repl…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
When Was Dog Food Invented? History of Commercial Pet Food Explored

When Was Dog Food Invented? History of Commercial Pet Food Explored

We consider our pets as family, but historically, this was not always the case. Dogs have been domesticated for centuries, but they were primarily used as work…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
Can Cat Food Go Bad? How Quickly Does It Go Bad?

Can Cat Food Go Bad? How Quickly Does It Go Bad?

Have you ever found an unopened bag of cat food in the back of a cupboard and asked yourself, “Does cat food go bad?” Safely feeding your cat is a top priority…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Kinkalow Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Temperament & Traits

Kinkalow Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Temperament & Traits

One look at the Kinkalow cat's tiny paws, curled ears, and round eyes, and you'll fall in love with this unique feline. Hailing from the United States, it is a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Teach a Dog to Crawl in 7 Simple Steps

How to Teach a Dog to Crawl in 7 Simple Steps

Teaching your dog to crawl is an essential part of training if you intend to do dog agility courses, even if you are only participating casually. Since puppies…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Can Puppies Eat Adult Dog Food? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

Can Puppies Eat Adult Dog Food? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

Walking through the pet food aisles or browsing online, you’ll see tons of dog food recipes. Some are geared toward life stage, dietary sensitivities, allergie…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
How To Teach Your Dog To Put Toys Away in 7 Vet-Approved Steps

How To Teach Your Dog To Put Toys Away in 7 Vet-Approved Steps

It’s hard to resist the variety of cute dog toys you can spoil your pet with and, of course, they are fun for you and your furry friend. Your dog can be entert…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Read Dog Food Labels: Vet-Verified Facts & Info

How to Read Dog Food Labels: Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Dog food brands use several marketing tactics to make their food look more appealing. If cannot interpret food labels, you could end up buying low-quality dog…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim