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One of the many things that pet owners have to come to terms with is fur around the house. It becomes a fact of life, and cleaning up clumps of hair off the sofa or bed is just another chore that needs to be accomplished. But for individuals who don't want to spend hours cleaning Read More

People prone to couch surfing and lazing around deserve the chance at a life with a dog, don’t they? These active-phobic folks shouldn’t have to be reduced to settling for a cat or a fish as the perfect pet, do they? Not that I’m saying cats or fish are consolation prizes … but Read More

I’ll preface this by saying I’m guilty as charged – or at least I was guilty of letting my dog sleep with me. I’m reformed. Healed. Saw the error of my ways, and I’m here to help you all do the same. Do I judge you for letting your dog sleep with you in bed? No, no judgment here. Read More

  A dog is a man’s best friend. But are some dogs better suited for the manly men that walk this world? And what exactly is a manly man? Is it the man who tightens lug nuts with his bare hands? Is it the man who chews on barbed wire rather than a blade of grass or toothpick? Read More

Earlier this month, N-train riders saw a strange sight on their daily commute. Of course seeing strange sights on any NYC train isn’t all that newsworthy, except when it involves a shark. The shark, a 1.5-foot-long sand shark was riding beneath one of the seats. But commuters Read More

Dogs and children are a natural combination. A dog can be a child’s best friend growing up and it has been shown in studies that children with pets have better social skills and more self-confidence. However, for the sake of all involved it is important to choose the right dog Read More

When the hot weather hits, who doesn’t want to hit the beach? If your dog loves the water, he’ll love the beach the same way that you do. Many beaches do not allow pets but there are some dog friendly beaches that are open to dogs. Remember that if the beach is your destination, Read More

It is always more fun to have company on a run. Particularly company that doesn’t need to be talked to if you don’t feel like it. Dogs can make fantastic jogging buddies. They welcome the exercise and some breeds will go for ten or more miles without flagging. You do need to be Read More

  Find a lost dog. Teach a dog to stop barking when you are at work. Ease your mind when you bring your pet on a hike. And join a local pet group. Do all of this and more with these amazing pet apps! Pavlov Dog Monitor App: $4.99, Rated 5.0 Stars Does your dog bark when the Read More