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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help Dog Parents find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Dog Tips and Dog Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I’m a lifelong dog owner -- currently have 2 mixed breed Golden Aussies that we found abandoned on the side of the road as puppies. I've always trained my own dogs and help friends train theirs, as well. Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians -- whom I consult with regularly. (And just because I love animals so much, I also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started... and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). My daily motivation is to help first-time dog owners be better prepared from the first day your new puppy enters your home. I like to help dog owners understand what's 'normal' and what you can expect in terms of living with and training your dog -- how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year! When I'm not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I've written over 600 articles for dog owners on this site! Many of them have upwards of 200K shares.

With 3 dogs over the past 20+ years, I've had a lot of dog bowls! Now I want something more stylish & modern that will look nice in our master bathroom. I found 'em!...

Dogs & fleas... There's no doubt about it, fleas are everywhere! Here are 4 ways to keep fleas from invading your dog AND your house.

Dog Diarrhea Causes - It's not always so easy to find out what's causing diarrhea in dogs. Here are the top reasons a dog has diarrhea.

Whether you're trying to come up with a clever name for a female dog or a male dog, this is the absolute best name for a dog! You'll amaze your friends (and your vet) if you name your dog this.

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Whether you buy a dog house or build a dog house, there are lots of types, sizes & styles to choose from. Dog house ideas from practical, to fun, to fancy!

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I've used Frontline Plus to control fleas AND ticks on my dogs for the past 20+ years. I studied the ingredients used in the best dog flea & tick control products. Here are the safest ones that you should look for.

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A dog can still get deadly heartworms even if the dog is on a preventative. If you're like me, you still keep your dog on heartworm treatment year round for the following reasons.

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Ever use a dog dry shampoo? I tried it on my dog and... I like it! Here's my review of Fresh Dog Waterless Bath Foam Shampoo & Fresh Dog Dry Shampoo Powder.

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Searching for the best dog food brand for your dog? What matters most is the list of ingredients and the order of those ingredients. Here's what to look for when researching dog food brands.

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Does your dog stick his head out the window when riding in the car? (Mine too.) Dog sunglasses or doggie goggles will protect your dog's eyes! What you need to know.

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If your dog's tongue sticks out all the time, it can become dry, cracked & painful for your dog. Here's how to make sure your dog's tongue stays in good condition.

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No, these aren't business cards for your dog. These are business cards for dog lovers. I can think of lots of ways that these dog business cards could be useful.