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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.

Wondering what to stuff inside of your dog's Kong toy? Here's a list of the best Kong recipes that have worked well for lots of dog owners. These dog recipes make delicious treats that you can stuff inside a Kong toy.

Does your dog have dry, flaky skin? This is the home remedy our Veterinarian recommended for our dog... and it worked! Plus, the item is in your pantry.

See our favorite dog cone collar alternative.

Looking for a better dog e-collar cone for dogs? Try an inflatable dog collar. It worked great for us! My dog took to it much faster than a plastic dog cone collar.

How often do you feed a puppy? How often does a puppy need to go outside to potty? See how to create a puppy potty schedule & feeding schedule for your dog.

Black spots on your dog's tongue are nothing more than a birthmark. It's just another thing that makes your dog unique -- not Chow. Here are some pictures of dogs with black tongues.

Here are some videos of dogs showing their teeth... or baring teeth... on command. Want to know how to teach your dog this trick? Check out these tips for teaching a dog to show teeth.

See the signs that a dog dental cleaning is necessary, how much it costs, and what you can expect before, during, after the dog teeth cleaning procedure.

Check out this dog trying out his 'hiking boots' for the first time.

Include your dog in the Thanksgiving feast! Easy Thanksgiving food for dogs recipes you can make. Plus dog-friendly Thanksgiving foods & treats you can buy.

I’ve researched the 27 cities and 20 states that appear on 5 lists of dog friendly cities to help you decide if you want to move or travel there with your dog!

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Have your dogs been eagerly awaiting the start of Football Season? Well, the time has come! Here's some good old fashioned dog play involving footballs of all sizes. Check out these pictures and videos of dogs playing with footballs...

Best thing about the "smart" Cheerble Wicked Ball for dogs is the fact that a dog can play with it for hours without the need for a human to re-start it!