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Category: Dog

Young dog sniffing colorful snuffle mat

Why Snuffle Mats Make Great Enrichment Toys

Learn how snuffle mats work and what they can do for your dog, according to…

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Dog sitting in soft crate at campsite

The 7 Best Soft Crates for Travel, Camping, and Transporting

Soft dog crates are great for travel and life in the great outdoors. We’ve rounded…

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Dog naps in soft dog crate

Review: The EliteField Soft Dog Crate Is a Spacious Den

The EliteField Three-Door dog crate is the most popular soft crate on the market, but…

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Jack Russell sleeping on bed outside

The 9 Best Outdoor Dog Beds for Every Pup, From Backyard Loungers to Adventurers

Outdoor dog beds are strong choices for everything from lounging in the backyard to hiking…

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Dog with licking tongue, close-up view, shot through the glass

Does Your Dog Need a Lick Mat? Experts Review the Benefits

Dog lick mats have been hyped as the solution to everything from anxiety to dental…

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Chihuahua dog peeing on the street. Selective focus.

How To Collect A Urine Sample From Your Dog: Follow These Simple Tips

It can be necessary to test your dog's urine, but you may wonder how to…

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The veggie ice lick, before and after freezing.

Beat the Heat With This Frozen Veggie Ice Lick for Dogs [Recipe]

This colorful ice lick is a great way to make use of any leftover bits…

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Roo Smiles and Wears a FitBark GPS

Review: The FitBark Activity Tracker Wins Big for Health, But GPS Struggles in Rural Areas

We review the FitBark GPS for dogs and its unusual activity tracking to see how…

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Olive taste tests her peanut butter popsicle

Frosty Peanut Butter Pupsicles You Can Make in Just 20 Minutes [Recipe]

These peanut butter and yogurt frozen dog treats are easy to make at home and…

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Why Sniffspot May Be Better (and Safer) Than the Dog Park

Sniffspot lets you rent your yard or private property to dogs for everything from quick…

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Boating With Dogs: A Safety Checklist for Bringing Your Dog on a Boat

Whether you're a new dog parent or a new boat owner, you're probably curious how…

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What To Do When Your Dog Is Stung by a Bee

Learn how to identify the symptoms of a bee sting, treatments you can do at…

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