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Beef Trachea Dog Chews: Our Favorite Brands + What You Need To Know Before Giving Trachea Chews To Your Dog!

Are trachea dog chews safe? How long do trachea chews last? Do they smell? What size is best? We answer all of your questions about trachea chews for dogs!

Are Pressed Rawhide Bones For Dogs Safe? The Pros, Cons, And What You Need To Know Before Giving Them To Your Dog!

Pressed rawhide was the very first type of dog chew that I tried with my dogs (decades ago) — after hearing all the bad things about rawhide bones and rawhide dog chews. Following are the most important things you need to know about pressed rawhide vs. regular rawhide bones for dogs. Plus all of the pressed rawhide bones safety information you’re probably wondering about!

Pros & Cons Of Cow Hooves For Dogs, Where To Buy Them, And What You Need To Know Before Giving Them To Your Dog To Chew On!

Are cow hooves safe for dogs? How long does a hoof last? Are cow hooves good for power chewers? Everything you want to know about cow hooves for dogs – including some pros and cons you should know about!

25 Human Foods That Are Good To Use As Dog Treats And Dog Chews… Because They’re Healthy!

Wondering which human foods are good for dogs? These are my top 25. (See WHY each one made the list!) It’s a list of 25 healthy human foods that make good dog treats and dog chews. These are good for everyday snacks OR to stuff inside dog Kongs and other treat toys for your dog!

Horns For Dogs To Chew On: Our Favorite Brands + What You Need To Know Before Giving Your Dog Goat Horns & Buffalo Horns!

While many dogs seem to enjoy gnawing on goat horns for hours, my dogs tend to get bored with them after a few minutes of chewing. Perhaps they aren’t “smelly” enough! Regardless, my dogs are still intrigued enough to gnaw on a goat horn that’s been re-introduced to them after I removed it for a few weeks.

Pros & Cons Of Antlers For Dogs, Our Favorite Brands, And What You Need To Know Before Giving Them To Your Dog To Chew On!

Deer And Elk Antlers For Dogs 101 – Antlers are naturally shed from both elk and deer — and they make fabulous dog chews! Wondering which are the best antlers for dogs? Here’s how to choose the right antler dog chews for your dog, the pros and cons of antlers for dogs, how to soften them, and the best place to buy them!

The Best Bones For Dogs: A List Of Butcher Bones Safe For Dogs + What You Need To Know Before Giving Raw Bones To Your Dog!

The Best Raw Bones For Dogs – A list of safe dog bones for chewing that are the least likely to splinter. See the specific bones to ask your butcher for, what to look for in grocery stores, and where to find raw bones for dogs online. (I usually buy several pounds at a time, and I freeze them.)

How Old Is My Dog?… Use This Dog Age-Human Age Equivalent Chart

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You’ve heard that to figure a dog’s age in dog years compared to human years, you should just add 7 to each year that your dog has been alive. That should give you the human equivalent of your dog’s age. Wrong! Here’s how to determine your dog’s physical age AND your dog’s mental age.

How To Prevent Dog Boredom: Here Are 9 Easy Ways To Entertain Your Dog At Home

Looking for ways to prevent dog boredom? Here are 9 easy ways to keep your dog busy. See how to entertain your dog at home, indoors, outside, and while you’re at work!

Is Your Dog Refusing To Go Down Stairs? My Solution: A Cheap DIY Stair Runner For Dogs

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DIY Dog Stair Treads – Suddenly our dog started refusing to walk down stairs in our home. (Hardwood, not carpeted.) See my cheap DIY stair treads solution. It has worked for us for 10 years now… and counting!

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LynnetteI 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 500 articles for dog owners on this site! Many of them have upwards of 200K shares.

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