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Your new puppy Checklist: 5 items you need

So, now that you have your puppy - what else do you need?There’s nothing more exciting than a little sleepy pup coming home in the car with you. Aw! Finding your dog is the easy part, but once you’re home - now what? That cute little puppy is looking less cute once they start destroying your shoes, peeing on your carpet, and bolting out the door when you go to check the mail.Before long, you find yourself scrambling to the nearest pet store in a state of panic, roaming the aisles thinking to yourself - “Wow! I didn’t know this...

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5 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors with Your Dog this Spring

After a long, chilly winter, spring has finally arrived in Canada! It's time to put away those winter coats and boots and embrace the warmer weather. And what better way to enjoy the season than with your four-legged sidekick by your side? Spring is the perfect time to bond with your dog and explore the great outdoors together. To help you make the most of this beautiful season, we've put together a list of the 5 best ways to enjoy the spring weather with your dog in Canada. Go on a Hike: One of the best ways to enjoy the...

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Should you use a Dog E-Collar?

  As a dog owner, you’re probably aware of E-Collars (stigmatized as shock collars) and how they’re used. Some people may argue that E-Collars are not the best form of correction or not that effective, as well as inhumane. Others contend that E-Collars are often necessary for training a dog. To find out more about dog these collars and whether or not you should utilize one, you can read more below! What Is an E-Collar? An e-collar or electronic collar is a tool placed around the dog's neck that delivers electric stimulation as a method of teaching or behavior modification....

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Top 5 Martingale Dog Collars

Top 5 Martingale Dog Collars   If you’re looking for a good quality dog collar for your four legged family member, martingale collars are definitely among the top picks of comfortable yet effective collars for dogs of any age and activity level. To learn more about the benefits of martingale collars, what they are, and the best options, continue reading.   What is Martingale Collar? A Martingale collar is a type of dog collar used to keep dogs from slipping out of them. Greyhounds, whippets, and other sighthounds are some of the first dogs known to sport this style as...

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