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5 Benefits of Getting a Puppy
1. Lowers Stress Interacting with a puppy is scientifically proven to reduce stress; even simple acts such as petting the dog can lower stress-inducing hormones and instead increase feel-good hormones. Owning a dog also assists in lowering the feeling of loneliness by filling our need for touch and support.
By Taylor-Rae Boudreau8 years ago in Petlife
An Honest Review...
Recently, my family and I got ourselves a new, four-legged addition to the family. Our "Beast" (which is what we named him) is now 130-pounds of ruff, and he's only 1.5 years old. So you can imagine how much money we had "budgeted" into their food cost (like... $20). Working in the veterinary field has opened my eyes to what veterinary professionals consider good quality food versus "you don't know what you're really getting" food. I can talk about this subject for four more posts, but I promised (in the subtitle) to keep this relatively short(er).
By Jackie Sterling8 years ago in Petlife
Best Dog Training Books Every New Owner Should Read
When I first adopted my puppy, I knew that I wanted to start training him. I always hear that it's better if you start training your dogs at their earliest age, because they'll grow up to become masters in everything they were trained in. So, I gave it a shot. I looked up a few pet training methods and strategies to begin with. Even though I was following what the Internet was telling me, my puppy couldn't entirely understand what I was trying to tell him. At this point, I didn't know what else to do. I knew my puppy was at the perfect age where he begins to understand things. Even his breed is the type of breed that can easily pick up on tricks. However, it wasn't my puppy and his learning ability that was the problem, it was what the Internet was showing me.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Petlife
Peanut Butter Doggo Treats
My dog, a sweet little ten-pound terrier, was nearly out of treats (GASP!). I do not currently have a car, so grocery visits are limited to a need basis when it comes to forking out for a Lyft. I debated ordering via Amazon Prime, but I often read recipes online for dogs, and decided to try my hand. Worse case scenario, they suck and I order them anyway, right?
By Ashmo Sant8 years ago in Petlife
The Eastern Timber Wolf. Top Story - April 2018.
I volunteered at the Timber Wolf Preservation Society (TWPS) from 2012 to its closing in 2014. As a tour guide, I learned things I never thought I would. My first-hand experience showed me that much of what I thought I knew about wolves before was false. They are a beautiful species that I think everyone can learn from.
By Lorraine Woiak8 years ago in Petlife
How to Certify a Service Dog
There are so many people out there who are in need of help and guidance nearly every single day. From out in the public to even in the house, these people can't achieve certain tasks on their own. And that's where service dogs come into play. They assist their owners with so many tasks and duties that they can't do on their own. Not to mention that service dogs are super friendly and dedicate their time to helping their owners 24 hours of the day and seven days a week.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Petlife
Why You Should Feed Your Dog Grain-Free Food
When there are grain-free foods, it basically means that there are no forms of wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, and other foods that are labeled as grains. These are the types of foods that are solely based on fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, and anything else that isn't a grain. And many people choose to eat grain-free meals for many purposes and benefits. Not to mention that you, too, can give your dog grain-free foods!
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Petlife
List of Human Foods Your Cat Can and Cannot Eat
There's something so appealing about feeding your animal human food. We enjoy what we eat so much, so why should our furry family members miss out? While dogs like to beg and whine while you're eating dinner, sometimes cats will jump right up on the table and start eating if you're not looking! If your cat has scarfed up something right off your plate, you should know if it's good for her or not.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Petlife
