Blog | Silicon Valley Dogs

Aug 9
3 min

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...

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May 29
2 min

Ranger: The Silicon Valley Dog Adoptable Dog of the Month

Energetic Shepherd mix Ranger seeks active home! Adult-only household with fenced yard and another playful pup preferred. Learn more about R

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Feb 22
2 min

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...

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Nov 2, 2023
2 min

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...

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Apr 13, 2021
4 min

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...

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Nov 27, 2020
4 min

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...

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Dec 2, 2019
4 min

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!

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Jul 30, 2018
5 min

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...

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Jul 15, 2018
5 min

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...

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Jul 8, 2018
3 min

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....

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Jul 2, 2018
5 min

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,...

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Jun 25, 2018
3 min

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...

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Jun 10, 2018
3 min

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...

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Jun 3, 2018
3 min

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....

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