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It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.
The Top Five Ways to Ensure Your Pet is in Good Care While You Are on Vacation
Everyone looks forward to summer vacation, but now that the time to book trips is officially here, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety for pet owners. Recent studies have shown that 37% of dog owners won’t travel because they don’t want to leave their furbaby behind. The thought of leaving your furbaby behind can be upsetting and evoke feelings of guilt but having a pet doesn’t mean that you have to put your life on pause and not book trips.
By Nicole Goudey-Rigger4 years ago in Petlife
A Humorous Tale of Going Buh-Bye With My Daddy. Top Story - July 2022.
I’m SO excited! It’s one of those rare days I get to take my Hoo-man out for the day. I love this big ol’ mook. He’s an awesome Paw-paw, that’s for damn sure. He’s always giving me treats, letting me lay against his leg when he’s busy writing, and generally leaving me the hell alone. Which is more than I can say for everyone else in this house.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in Petlife
The Top Five Reasons Why Socializing Your Dog is So Important
Just as with children, allowing your dog to make friends is essential for their mental development and allows them to lead overall healthier lifestyles. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has revealed that one in five American households acquired a cat or dog since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. As employees are returning to the office, a transitional period for pups is ushered in. It is essential that “pandemic puppy” owners begin helping their dogs adjust to a new normal, consisting of more alone time.
By Nicole Goudey-Rigger4 years ago in Petlife
I got our dog a dog 🐕
Before we introduce our sweet boy, Foster, let's talk about Soph. Sophie is our 6 year old lab mix who we rescued as a little family of 4 at our first home that we owned. She has been with us through so much of our lives. She has lived in 5 different homes with us in 3 different states. She has rode in the car for 24 hours to Texas and back again. She has traveled to NYC with us for work. She has always been such a sweet girl and easy-going girl.
By EMandKids | AmazingAbigailGrace4 years ago in Petlife
Calm Pets on Independence Day
Coming from a dysfunctional family, the Fourth of July was always my favorite holiday as a child and a teenager; no gifts to worry over, no compulsive gathering for sacred meals ("stay off the roads, there's all kinds of crazies and drunks out there") and best of all, lots of explosions.
By Helen Stuart4 years ago in Petlife
Guilt, Anger, or Regret
Imagine if each of us had been blessed with loving parents. The possibilities would be endless. As adults, we would not be dragging a boulder around everywhere, and we would all be better prepared to rebound from our peculiarities and the world's perceptions.
By Tricia Tennesen4 years ago in Petlife
Free Training Tips!
Our Pug, Bentley, used to pull at his leash while out walking. He'd bark when someone came to the door, or if our neighbors made noise. He would try to chase rabbits and squirrels. Using a few of the tips in this free online training course; I've now got Bentley walking beside me with a slack leash. He sits when we see other animals. He looks to us instead of barking. Bentley is generally better behaved
By Michael Gimera4 years ago in Petlife
