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Losing a dog is wrenching in a way many people who haven’t lived with a dog rarely understand. As a veterinarian who has sat with owners at kitchen tables and clinic exam rooms, I can say what you say in the first minutes matters: the right words can steady someone who feels unmoored, while clumsy

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If your dog is chewing or licking their paws, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common reasons owners bring dogs to me or ask for advice, and it’s a behavior that can be harmless or a sign of something that needs attention. How paw chewing affects your dog’s health — and your

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As someone who works with dogs and their people, I find the question “What is the smartest dog?” comes up a lot. It matters because how we define and support intelligence affects the way we choose a pet, design training, and prevent common behavior problems. Below I walk through what intelligence in dogs usually looks

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Choosing when to begin training a puppy matters more than many first-time owners realize. The timing you pick influences how your dog learns, how quickly you both bond, and how manageable common challenges will be over the dog’s lifetime. If you love dogs and want predictable, safe outcomes—whether the pup will be a family pet,

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Rocky from Paw Patrol often draws attention from people who love dogs because he combines a recognizable dog-ish look with a clear personality: resourceful, busy, and always ready to fix a problem. For a dog lover, that mix of traits invites questions about what kind of real dog might behave that way and how to

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Finding a six‑week‑old puppy without its dam is an emergency that often lands in the laps of rescuers, foster volunteers, and caring owners. I typically see these situations after litters are separated too early, mothers are lost or sick, or pups are found dumped. At this age puppies are still finishing important developmental steps and

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