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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.

Homemade Dog Treats: My Review Of All Natural Freshpet Ready To Bake Cookies For Dogs

Freshpet is the only brand of fresh, refrigerated pet food in stores (in the pet food aisle). See why I (and my dog) love Freshpet Ready to Bake Cookies for dogs.

Dog Potty Training Tips: How To Get Your Dog Used To A Daily Routine

Your dog needs to be on a schedule so he knows when he's going outside, when he's going to eat, and when he's expected to sleep. Here's how to get your dog to adapt to a daily routine.

How To Stop Bad Dog Behavior: Solutions That Work For Common Dog Problems

Have you been dealing with some bad dog behaviors lately? Is your dog causing you a lot of frustration and heartache? Here's how to prevent and correct your dog's bad habits.

Teaching Dog Tricks: 5 Keys To Successfully Training Your Dog To Do A New Trick

Once the basic dog commands have been learned, you may want to teach your dog any number of dog tricks. Here are 5 simple tips for teaching ANY dog ANY trick!

It can be confusing to sort through all the hype about dog vaccinations being safe or not. photo by Tobyotter on Flickr

Annual Dog Vaccinations & Pet Wellness Check-ups… Necessary Or Not?

We vaccinate our dog each year, though we have cut back in recent years. See why, along with some interesting myths & facts about pet wellness visits and annual dog vaccinations.

The Best Dog Dry Skin Home Remedies

If your dog has dry skin, he's not alone. This is a common issue with dogs. See what our vet recommended -- it worked for us! Plus all the best dog dry skin home remedies.

Amazing Videos Of Dogs In Slow Motion!

Following are some of the best videos that feature dogs being dogs... all in slow motion! You'll see dogs drinking, running, jumping, playing, catching, eating, bathing, and more in slow motion video.

Dog Humor – How Many Dogs Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

Here's how the personalities of various dog breeds are drastically different from one another. See how each breed of dog would respond to the question, 'How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?'

The Best Stuffed Dog Toy (…In The Eyes Of My Dog)

Does your dog behave differently with one particular toy than all the rest? Does your dog have a 'pacifier' -- one specific toy that seems to calm him better than others?

Microchip Dog Facts – Have You Microchipped Your Dog AND Registered The Chip Yet?

Since most lost dogs end up in shelters where they are either adopted or euthanized, it's important to microchip your dog in order to prevent this from happening to your dog AND to make it easier for you to be reunited with your dog should you ever become separated.

What To Do When Your Dog Chews Things She Shouldn’t Outdoors Like Tree Bark & Sticks

We received this question about dog chewing from a dog owner on our Facebook Page. Since others may be dealing with the same, or a similar, situation I thought I'd share my reply here -- along with more details that could be helpful to other dog owners.

Need A Dog Brush? 3 Reasons To Love Furminator Deshedding Tools

After using the original yellow handled Furminator dog brush, I recently got a new Furminator deshedding tool. This one is the giant size, red handled Furminator. It's larger, more ergonomic, and it has a FURejector button to easily remove the pet hair that's been collected in the teeth of the brush itself.

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