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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.

Any dog -- or dog lover -- will enjoy these completely personalized doggie gift baskets. You say exactly what you what in it, and that special someone -- and their dog -- will thank you for such a thoughtful gift!

Sometimes you need a way to temporarily separate two or more dogs inside your home. Other times, you may just need to keep one dog out of a particular room or prevent him from going up or down stairs for awhile. If you'd like to give your dogs some freedom, yet restrict where they can roam in your house, the Evenflo baby gate might be the answer.

Here's an update on our new puppy, now 4 months old. He's a black lab-great pyrenees mix. Here are a ton of pictures of the puppy (Tenor), and his big brother, Destin -- also a black lab mix.

This Siberian Husky dog is just 9 months old. When I was preparing for my move to New York, I decided to give 'Kody' to a police officer who trained K9's.

Is your dog 'mad' about basketball?... Help him show his team spirit this basketball season by dressing him up in a doggie basketball uniform from his favorite team... or consider a new toy like these basketballs that come in all shapes and sizes.

Things you need to consider before bringing ANOTHER dog home. Because raising two dogs together comes with its own unique challenges. Been there, done that!

Some adorable black & white spotted Dalmatian puppies frolicking in the yard.

Looking for a name for your new puppy or adopted dog? If you've got a girl dog, then you'll enjoying looking through this list of the best female dog names, plus cool baby names that also make great dog names!

Looking for a name for your new puppy or adopted dog? If you've got a boy dog, then you'll enjoying looking through this list of the best male dog names, plus cool baby names that also make great dog names!