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Knowing how many dogs there are sounds simple, but the number you get depends on how you count: owned pets, community animals, and truly unowned strays behave differently, and data vary widely by country. For a dog lover who wants to make a practical difference, the count matters because it points to welfare needs, public-health

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Every dog owner will eventually face a moment of panic when a pet is stuck. Whether it’s a terrier wedged between fence pickets, a Labrador trapped behind a deck post, or a senior dachshund jammed under a sofa, these situations are common in yards, on trails, and inside houses. Size, age, and breed matter: narrow-chested

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Most new puppy owners ask a practical question as soon as they bring their dog home: how many hours can this little one safely sleep through the night without an accident? That matters because overnight bladder control affects daily logistics—apartment living, work schedules, and travel plans—and it has emotional consequences: waking to a puddle is

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As a long-time clinician and behaviorist who works with dogs and the people who love them, I’ll lay out what matters about urine on carpet, why it happens, how to deal with it immediately, and what to do if it keeps happening. The goal is to protect your dog’s health, preserve your home, and keep

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Many owners ask, “Why is my dog so attached to me?” That question matters because how you interpret and respond to attachment shapes your dog’s welfare and your daily life. The following sections lay out what attachment often means, why it happens, how to assess and address it, and when to seek help. The tone

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Clifford the Big Red Dog sits at an odd intersection of childhood memory, animal fascination, and practical curiosity: dog lovers often find themselves wondering how a canine described as “as big as a house” would actually live, behave, and be cared for. Below I break down what Clifford’s size usually means, why it matters to

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