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Fitness Resolutions Go to the Dogs

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutes Is getting—and staying—in shape one of your New Year’s resolutions? Include your dogs, too; it’s good for their physical and mental health. But before you haul…

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How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …author of numerous award-winning books on dog behavior as well as the Shamus Award-winning Rachel Alexander and Dash mystery series. Benjamin lives in New York City with her two dogs,…

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Dog Sports Roundup

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …to learn and to make new friends. Trying out a sport or activity is good for canine body and soul, as well as for the relationship between you and your…

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Mindfulness Tools Help With Grief

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …in when you were mindlessly overeating. This moment of mindfulness allows you to gain new awareness about yourself and your behaviors and take action if needed: I’m overeating Tiger is…

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Dog Walking: How to Make It Great for Both of You

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes https://youtu.be/yB2x1-yFmqY You have the dog. You have the leash. Are you ready for a great walk for both of you? Use these tips to avoid…

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Why Do Cats Have Vertical Pupils? The Hunt’s the Thing

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …Free Pets Award. She writes about pet care, health and behavior, and cats in the arts. She’s also the author of “Cats for the GENIUS.” Her feline muses are Tsarevich…

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Mutts Make Great Friends! We Celebrate Them on National Mutt Day

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …is content manager for Fear Free Pets and is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. She has been writing about dogs, cats, wildlife, and marine life since 1985 and is…

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Feral to Friendly-ish: Cats Coming in From the Cold

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …and was able to bring it closer. She petted him and saw his butt rise – a term known as “elevator butt”– which invites attention. He also offered a head…

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What Is a Reward? Every Dog Is Different

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …the reward your dog needs. How does a reward become so powerful? Of course, some rewards are classically powerful, such as food and petting. But that can also make them…

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Kitten Meetups With All Creatures Great and Small

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …shows up on your doorstep with saucer eyes and a fluffy coat, begging for a handout. Introducing the newbie to your existing crew requires patience and caution. Keep in mind…