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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.

A dog that barks at the doorbell is especially challenging at Halloween. However, you can look at it as a headache... or as a valuable dog training opportunity! This video shows how to do it.

Tips for stuffing frozen Kong toys that your dog will enjoy on a hot summer day. Plus, lots of homemade frozen dog treat recipes!

Have an elderly dog? These are the signs of aging you should be on the lookout for. Each of them requires special attention for senior dogs.

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Don't leave your dog in the car on a warm day - even if windows are down! If you see a dog in a hot car, here's what you should do. See all dog hot car laws

Dog photography takes patience. But even amateur photographers like you and me who just want to take better pictures of our dogs can do these simple things!

Do you have a mixed breed dog and want to know which breeds make up your dog's genetic background? Maybe you were told that you have a purebred dog, but you're not 100% sure yourself. The most accurate way to find the breed of your dog is to use a dog DNA testing kit. Here's how it works.

What makes the Clicker Leash unique is the fact that it has a built-in clicker! I tried it with my dog. Here's my list of Clicker Leash pros & cons.

Here's a growing collection of photos and fun facts about the most famous dogs in the world -- from TV & movies, sports mascot dogs, canine military mascots, dogs who saved lives or made a difference in this world, dogs of U.S. presidents, celebrity dog owners, and more!

Do you already have one dog in your house? Thinking of adding a second dog to your family pack? Here's how to properly introduce the two dogs BEFORE you bring the new dog home.