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Of the many animals that can be kept as pets, cats and dogs rank pretty high up the list. And why shouldn’t a furry creature capable of love, affection and friendship be a good choice, right? While it would be better to have both, it’s unfair to just do so because you like it. You must have some really good reasons for wanting pets in your home. After all, pets are like people too: they require your care and attention. And your choice of pet should be in sync with your personality and lifestyle – that’s the only way to…

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Getting a new puppy is exciting! Everything is new for you and her and every day she seems to be learning something different. But, what should she be learning? The level in which you’d like to train her is your choice as an owner, but there are a couple basic commands she should learn as soon as she can. There’s a few tricks you can likely teach your dog at home, but others may be more difficult. If you have a problematic pup who can’t seem to sit still long enough to learn a trick, you may need to hire…

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Spring is finally here and it’s out with the old and in with the new. As you’re doing your spring cleaning, make room for these new cool dog products. Panda Costume Who said you need to wait for Halloween? Let your dog take a walk on the wild side with the cute panda bear costume. The outfit has two fake upper arms so that it looks like your dog is a standing panda. Details: It comes in two main sizes—one for small dogs and one for dogs weighing up to 16 pounds. Be sure to take measurements…

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Imagine a small dog wearing clothes. I bet you’re picturing Paris Hilton carrying an oversized Louis Vuitton tote with her tiny pup sticking out and sporting a ridiculous pink outfit bejeweled to the nines—for no apparent reason other than to grab paparazzi attention. Dogs aren’t a fashion accessory, Paris. Unfortunately, this image has created the bad rap dog clothes have. In reality, yes, dog clothes make dogs look even cuter than they already are. But they also have many purposes that can actually help protect a dog. In many cases, dogs even love their outfits. Here are 5 reasons why…

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Sarcoptic Mange, also known as dog scabies, causes severe itching and hair loss. Most owners will get their vet to prescribe a drug or shampoo to kill the mites. However, there’s a much cheaper and safer way to treat your dog. The best part? It’s all natural. Benefits to Using Natural Mange Treatment  No chemicals. 100% natural products don’t contain any harmful chemicals. Sensitive dogs and owners may react to chemical products, whereas natural treatments won’t cause harm. At-home treatment. Because natural mange treatment is safe, you do not need a vet prescription or administration. You can buy an…

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This opinion piece was written by a Yo Doggy Dog guest poster. Lots of people want to train their dogs and keep them tame, so they will always remain obedient no matter the situation. There are a lot of different reasons and mentality to have for such a thing but is it morally right to shock your dog? This is what I will cover in more detail below. There are lots of different applications for shock collars some people use them when walking with there pet and some people use them as a wireless dog fence to create a…

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