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It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.
Owner's Guide to Dog Purchase
According to Statista, in 2017 there were about 89.7 million dogs in households in the US, so clearly we love dogs; that number is only going to increase. Since any good owner will take the responsibility to love and care for their dog (even to the point of considering it a child), it would be best to care about where and how you choose your new dog. I will help with that.
By Craig Henders8 years ago in Petlife
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
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
Top 3 Misconceptions About Dogs
According to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 68% of U.S. households (or about 85 million families) own a pet. In 2017, a total of about 89.7 million dogs lived in households in the United States as pets. Somehow, in all those statistics, the most staggering one is that AT LEAST 4.5–4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year and 20 to 30 of these result in DEATH, according to the CDC. Yes people, this is "man's best friend" we are talking about. Where did it go wrong in this equation?
By Jackie Sterling8 years ago in Petlife
Dealing With Doggy Depression
When we look at our dogs, we think they are just the happiest creatures on earth. It's hard to imagine our wiggly tailed and happy faced pooches could ever feel anything but innocent, pure joy. So for a lot of dog owners, they are surprised when they find out that dogs actually can suffer from depression.
By Hope Martin8 years ago in Petlife
Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?
Yes, that's the title. And believe it or not, there are actually dogs out there who do eat cat poop. Before I get into the reasons why, your dog isn't the only dog that's doing this. There are so many dog owners out there who've witnessed their own dog eat their cat's poop right out of the cat's litter box. I can just imagine your reaction. You were utterly disgusted, insanely confused, and either stood there dumbfounded or immediately yelled at your pup to stop what they're doing.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Petlife
The Loyalty of a Friend
What is your ideal loyal friend? Is it someone you trust? Someone you love? Some one who cares about you and never desires to see you hurt? Well I have a short story about a dog who always seemed to amaze me with his kindness and gentleness towards people.
By Hannah moss8 years ago in Petlife
