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Must-Read Books for Dog Lovers
Are you a dog lover with an insatiable appetite for reading? Look no further! In celebration of Book Lovers Day, we've teamed up with...
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Unleash the Benefits: Why Walking Your Dog is Good for Both of You
February 22 is National Walking the Dog Day, so what better time to talk about the benefits your dog gets from getting outside for a...
Feb 22, 20242 min read


November: Adopt a Senior Dog Month!
November is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the wisdom, love, and companionship that senior dogs offer. As we observe Adopt a...
Nov 2, 20232 min read


Dogs Bite: But Balloons and Slippers Are More Dangerous - A Book Review
In 2007, I went through the process of becoming a Certified Kennel Operator through the now-defunct American Boarding and Kennel...
Apr 13, 20214 min read


2020 Holiday Gifts for Dogs and Dog Owners
Looking for the perfect gift for a dog or dog owner on your holiday gift list? Take a look at these suggestions from local Silicon Valley...
Nov 27, 20204 min read


Holiday Gifts for Dogs and Dog Owners
Looking for the perfect gift for the dog owner on your holiday gift list? Check out these recommendations from Silicon Valley Trainers!
Dec 2, 20194 min read


How do I get my dog to stop chewing?
One of the things dogs do best is chew – why else would they have those lovely teeth? And chewing helps your dog keep his teeth strong...
Jul 29, 20185 min read


Selecting a Great Puppy Class
You’ve got a new puppy. You want to do everything right so that you have a well-adjusted and well-behaved adult dog. Your puppy is...
Jul 15, 20185 min read


Keepin’ your dog cool (on a budget and beyond)
It’s 90+ degrees out. Your pooch is puddle. Everyone is melting. Cooling off on a budget Summer can be rough on our furry critters....
Jul 8, 20183 min read


Dog food 101: What is in your dog's kibble?
Written by Anita Ledtje, Owner/Operator of For Other Living Things, a critter, people and earth friendly pet supply store in Sunnyvale,...
Jul 1, 20185 min read


Helping your Dog Cope with Fireworks
Independence Day is right around the corner. Soon, people will be lighting firecrackers and other forms of 4th of July noisemakers (or it...
Jun 24, 20183 min read


How do I help my stressed dog?
Now that you have an idea of what a stressed dog looks like, it’s time to make sure you help your dog when he is showing you he is...
Jun 10, 20183 min read


How Can I Tell if My Dog is Stressed?
I have spent tens of thousands of hours observing dog body language because it used to be a necessary skill in my day-to-day life....
Jun 3, 20183 min read
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