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If you’re thinking about bringing a new canine companion into your family, you might be wondering what the friendliest dog breeds are to choose from. Dog breed matters! When you introduce a new dog to your family, children, other dogs or even a place they’ll be around lots of people, you want a dog who is friendly enough by nature to adapt to these types of situations. In fact, if you think about it, there aren’t many situations where a dog’s friendliness isn’t the top of your list of qualities of a potential dog. There are a few different elements to finding the perfect dog, and knowing the friendliest dog breeds to choose from is an important part. While breed and size are obviously important factors, you have to consider the dog’s training and their previous environment when figuring out where they will land on the friendliness scale. Here […]
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Guest post. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. Do you own a cat and dog together? Do you sometimes wish that you didn’t? Cats are wonderful on their own—intuitive, filled with unique personality, (usually) loving and playful. They even take care of you, bringing you your own freshly-killed meals! Dogs, too, are extremely rewarding companions in so many ways. But put the two of them together, and you could suddenly have two neurotic, aggressive animals bringing tension into your household. The cat and dog together TV cliché: too close to truth! For instance, consider Odie and Garfield. Tom and Spike. Snowball and Santa’s Little Helper. The cats and dogs in the entire Cats & Dogs movie franchise. These are just some examples of the “cat vs dog” […]
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Have you ever wondered about TV for dogs, and whether or not it is actually beneficial for your furrkid companions? Whether you’re cheering on your favorite football team or binge-watching the latest crime drama or laughing at the funny bits or crying with the tear jerkers, every dog guardian knows that often their dog comes running when the TV is switched on. But why do they do this? Is it because they just want to cuddle with you, or is there really something to TV for dogs? DOGTV – yes or no? The idea that dogs actually enjoy watching TV—and that they need something to occupy them while they’re home alone and bored all day—is the concept behind DOGTV. As the website explains, DOGTV is the first-ever network specially designed with only your four-legged friends in mind. Digital TV programs play round the clock so that when you head off […]
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guest post courtesy of Christian Alsworth, Bullymax.com . The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. You got a dog for the first time? Congratulations! You’ve found a reliable and wonderful new friend… unless you make any of these dog parent mistakes… Dogs are man’s best friend, and they stick close to you forever, but you are going to need a First-Time Dog Owner Guide to help avoid making serious and costly mistakes with your pup. In this new phase of life with your canine companion, it’s natural to be a little worried. The good news is, we have got you covered! Here is an informative piece on how to take care of your dog and what to expect in his various stages of life. Adjusting to a New Home […]
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Guest post courtesy of Madeleine Innocent. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. Cat gingivitis is more and more common all the time. But what’s interesting is, cats in the wild don’t suffer from gingivitis—if they did, they would quickly die because they wouldn’t be able to feed themselves without the veterinary care that domesticated cats enjoy. So, in order to determine the best cures and treatments for cat gingivitis, this is the direction we need to be looking in. What is cat gingivitis? To put it simply, cat gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. It can occur at any age in any breed. Not only is cat gingivitis a painful problem, but it is also a big blinking sign letting you know that the overall health of […]
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