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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.

Here's the easiest way to give your dog a pill. Trust me, it's easy! Plus tips for giving dogs liquid medication too.

If you know exactly what you want to buy for your dog at eBay, then you can go right to the pet category on Ebay and start there. Or, you can browse through all current dog auctions on eBay... fine-tune your search results... and go from there. There are PLENTY of great deals on dog stuff at eBay!!

Rachael Ray loves dogs. And she has a great collection of pet recipes that look fun & easy to make!

Check out our big dog's first meeting with a miniature dachshund. It was hilarious!

There are a handful of great websites devoted solely to pet sitting and overnight boarding for dogs. Through some of them, you can also find specific services like house sitting, walking your dog, grooming, dog training, and more. Here's the scoop...

Dog owners and pet lovers are certainly not immune from the Ugly Sweater phenomenon! Have a holiday party coming up? You may -- or may not -- want to wear one of these...

Check out the following pictures of dog flowers. Some are made with REAL flowers. Others were created by placing a real dog behind a painted picture of a flower.Both are fun!

Sam Simon -- co-creator of The Simpsons -- started The Sam Simon Foundation and he doesn't even accept donations. He rescues abandoned dogs and trains them to be service dogs, rather than being euthanized. What a hero!

Want a singing dog? See how we taught our dog to sing on cue.

These cute puppy pictures were submitted by our readers. Feel free to send in pictures of YOUR adorable puppy!...

If your dog ever leaves the house, then here are some things you should do to assure that you are always prepared should you dog become separated from you -- or lost. And what to do in case of emergency. The best tip: prepare NOW by doing these simple things.

Here's how we taught our dogs to 'get the mail' or 'get the paper' and then immediately -- before it gets too soggy -- to 'give' it to us. This is an easy dog trick to teach. First, you begin with 'get'... then you end with 'give' or 'drop it'.