Dog Care 101

Boy Dog Names: How To Choose The Best Name

There are any number of ways to find boy dog names. Here are some ideas for choosing a name for your male dog or puppy.

Good News: Auto Insurance Covers Pets Injured In Car Accidents!

Dogs and cats are now covered by most car insurance companies -- at no extra cost to you, the pet owner -- should they be injured in an auto accident! Well... almost.

Do This Before You Bring A New Puppy Home

Did you know that a significant percentage of dogs found in shelters were put up for adoption by owners who chose the wrong dog for their lifestyle? Here are the things you need to consider before you bring a new dog home to live with you.

TPLO Surgery For Dogs That Have A Torn ACL

We paid $2,500 for our dog's TPLO surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee. Actually they replaced the ligament and cartlidge from our dog's knee with a metal plate and 6 screws. Here's how it went for us.

Dog Costs: The True Cost Of Owning A Dog & How To Save On Vet Care

Did you know that owning a dog costs about $1000 for the first year alone? Then, it costs about $500 each year after that -- and that's just for the basics! Here are a few ways to save money when you own a dog.

How To Apply Topical Flea & Tick Preventatives

Here's an illustration showing exactly how to apply these products directly onto your dog's back, beneath his thick coat. Plus, lots of great tips when using Frontline, Advantage or K9 Advantix.

How To Dog Proof Your Yard: 6 Things You Should Do Right Away

You've dog proofed your house, so your dog will be safe INDOORS. Next it's time to dog proof your yard, so your dog will be safe OUTSIDE too. Here's how

Easy Recipe For Homemade Dog Treats

We began with the Peanut Butter Puppy Poppers homemade dog treat recipe. It's very easy, only 4 ingredients. Then the Bacon Bits for Dogs recipe -- I never met a dog that didn't like bacon. Finally, we tried the Canine Carrot Cookies -- my dogs adore carrots. Then made our own homemade dog treats. We call our recipe: Peanut Butter Puppers.

How To Make Pooch Smoothies, Yogurt Cups, And Puppy Popsicles For Dogs

Pooch Smoothies are ice cube sized popsicle treats for your dog -- minus the stick. You might also call them Yogurt Cups for Pups... or Puppy Popsicles. The best part: They're made with all the same ingredients you would use to make a Fruit Smoothie for yourself! Here's how to make them.

I Found The Best Dog Poop Bags & Dog Poop Bag Holder… Finally!

Time for some new dog waste bags & a dog poop bag dispenser? The poop bags are easy. But finding a dog poop bag holder that you like is tricky. I found it!

Health Care For Older Dogs: Differences In Daily Care Routines As Your Dog Ages

As as a dog's Senior years go by and the Geriatric years approach, we dog owners need to add a few more things to the list of what to watch for and do, in order to help our aging dogs get as much out of life as possible. Here are some Senior dog health issues to look for, plus some tips for providing daily care for older dogs.

Doggyspace: An Online Community For Dogs & Their Owners

Social networking is all the rage -- even when it comes to finding friends of the four-legged kind! Thanks to Doggyspace, dogs and their owners have a place to gather online and share stories, videos, pictures, and more. I encourage you to check out this fun online community of dogs and dog owners.

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