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Games Kids Can Play With Dogs
Playing with the family dog is a great bonding experience here are some games kids and dogs can play together safely.
Pet Loss and Grief Resources
Many of us share an intense love and bond with our animal companions. For us, a pet is not “just a dog or a cat,” but our pet is a beloved member of our family, bringing companionship, and joy to our lives. A pet often provides a sense of meaning or purpose to those...
I Miss You! The Final Grace: Helping Children Cope with The Loss of a Pet
Here are thoughts, reminisces and advice for adults on helping children deal with the loss of a beloved pet. Brought to you by New Mexican Kennels.
Problems Facing Older Pets
Health issues that older pets display are the same as those occurring in older humans. Diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, etc.
Teach Kids How Dogs Think
This is one of 2019's most read articles. The author is nationally known dog trainer, and author/columnist, Kathy Santo, IACP CDT, CDTA, PDTI, CCAS. Our thanks to Kathy for sharing this article with us. You’ll find links to her media pages and her book “Kathy Santo’s...
It’s OK to Get a Puppy for Christmas If …
If you’re considering getting a puppy for Christmas, ask yourself these 30 questions before even considering getting a puppy. It’s a big responsibility.
Pros and Cons of Gifting A Pet For Christmas
There are big pros and cons whenever you give the gift of a pet for Christmas. We want to inform our readers of what it means to give this responsibility.
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