10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog

1. Dogs make us feel less alone. Dogs can be there for you even when people can’t. They offer unconditional love, emotional support, and constant cuddles that help stave off social isolation. A small Australian study discovered that dog ownership reduces loneliness. A national survey of pet owners and non-pet owners by the Human Animal…

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Animal shelters often use music

There are many ways to market donation services as well as non profit organizations. Some may choose to advertise easy ways to donate, earn people’s attention by creating flashy sites, keep it simple and reduced, provide social evidence, be transparent, provide security, or give donors something nice as a from of reward. However when it…

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How dogs find their way home (without a GPS)

Jacqueline Boyd, Nottingham Trent University Animals’ ability to navigate long distances has long been shrouded in mystery. From the skill of racing pigeons to find their way home, to the seasonal breeding migration of the humpback whale, a huge range of creatures are capable of navigating in a consistent, precise and effective way. Science has…

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Dog Food 101

In a previous post, we featured some great dog-care products available at Melaleuca.com. They make some really great, safe, natural stuff. Today, we want to discuss the most important product dog owners need to buy: dog food. Dog food comes in so many different varieties, it’s utterly ridiculous. The biggest problem, aside from the thousands of…

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Feeding Your Puppy: What You Need to Know

With so many choices in the dog food aisle, selecting the right food for your puppy can seem like a gargantuan undertaking. Here’s a guide to help you establish the perfect feeding routine for your pup. While your puppy’s eyes may say, ‘Sure, I can finish off that ice cream cone for you!’ it’s your…

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The Major Benefits of Adopting an Adult Dog

The idea that an adult dog is somehow “damaged goods” as an adoption prospect is strangely pervasive, especially among people for whom an older dog would be perfect — novices with neither the time nor the experience to raise a puppy properly. Mature dogs of 5 years and older are especially recommended, since many dogs…

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How to Identify Signs That Your Dog Is Sick

Your dog can’t tell you that he’s not feeling well, so it’s up to you to notice the signs that he’s sick or hurt and to do something to get him healthy again. Signs of illness in your dog include Lack of appetite: If your dog normally devours his dinner but seems to have lost…

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North America’s biggest non-profit pet adoption site

Doggy Snaps is North America’s biggest non-profit pet adoption site. They assist over 12,600 animal rescues, humane societies, pet rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies advertising their homeless animals to a great deal of adopters a month for either extremely reduced prices. They desire to get homeless pets into homes. They use the influence of…

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Doggie daycares

It can be hard to tell if your dog is suitable or even desires to become part of a daycare. A dog owner must primarily take into consideration their puppy’s personality. Some dogs may enjoy the company of other pets, while some may defiantly not and should not be around them because of the distaste.…

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Why Dogs Do What They Do – A Quick Study Of Normal Dog Behaviors

Dog behavior can confuse human owners, making it much harder to bond with them. Once you understand why dogs do what they do, you will be one step ahead in the training and bonding process. One of the few things to realize is that dogs are from the wolf family. Wolves are social animals that…

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