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Elisabeth Geier

Help! My Dog Can’t Breathe

Few things are more frightening than realizing, “My dog can't breathe!” Pet parents of short-snouted…

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What To Do If You Find a Stray Dog

You found a lovable pooch. Now what? Here's how to help a stray dog, where…

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Your Dog’s New Year’s Resolution, Revealed

Check out the top New Year's resolutions by dog breed! The new year means new…

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7 Lost Dogs Who Fought the Odds and Found Their Way Home

Nobody wants to think about the awful possibility of losing their dog, but these heartwarming…

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The Surprising Truth About Dogs and Disease

Given recent headlines about contagious diseases, you may be wondering: Can my dog get me…

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Are Dog Weddings Still a Thing? (Hint: Yes)

A barking bride. A panting groom. An intimate backyard ceremony. I now pronounce you…dog and…

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6 Fall Dog Events in Portland

Let's face it: we Portland dog people can be a little weird. So let's let…

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5 Autumn Dog Events in Chicago

Chicago is one of the dog friendliest cities in the country, and just because cold…

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How to Deal With a Dog’s Death

Dogs are our best friends, family, and loyal companions—yet their life spans are so much…

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What Happens When Dogs Go to Prison

All across the country, prison systems and dog training organizations are bringing inmates and dogs…

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Fact or Fiction: Can Dogs Smell Cancer?

Studies have found that some dogs smell cancer.

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The Astounding Heroics of Disaster Relief Dogs

Think of how dogs rush to be by your side when you cry out in…

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