There are many reasons why you might want to name your dog with a Viking (Norse) name. For one, it’s a great way to show off your dog’s heritage. If your dog is descended from a long line of Nordic dogs, then a Viking name is the perfect way to honor that history. Additionally, Viking…
Breeders have only recently begun crossing Golden Retrievers and Poodles to breed Goldendoodles. In the 1990s, breeders discovered that this cross would produce puppies with the friendly, playful temperament of Golden Retrievers and the beautiful Poodle’s coats. Since then, the popularity of Goldendoodles has spiked. However, many breeders still shy away from straight hair Goldendoodles…
Are you wondering, “why does my dog scratch my bed sheets?” Then you have come to the right place! Dogs exhibit some strange behaviors sometimes. Some of these behaviors are unique to the dog’s personality, but bed sheet scratching is not typically a personality trait. Your pup scratching the bed sheets is considered a fairly…
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As humans, we all know the drill. After a long, hard day working, maintaining a home, or taking care of children, we cannot wait to slide under our fresh sheets and a comfy blanket and snuggle into bed. But apparently, we’re not the only ones. Some dogs love to follow in our footsteps, practically demanding…
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When your four-legged friend is begging for a bite of your snack, it can be tempting to give in to those puppy dog eyes. While a little bit of “human food” is fine as an occasional treat, it’s not a good idea to let your pup indulge too often. Salty and sugary snacks can be…
Shopping in IKEA is an experience. It can take hours to browse every item in the store. You can expect to lose at least half your day to the IKEA experience. Naturally, anyone would want to take their best friend with them—and yes, I’m talking about our dogs. It’s only natural to want to take…
We love our dogs—that’s an indisputable fact. Because they’re like our own children, it can be difficult to resist sharing our goodies, including our beverages. After all, sharing a sip of our coconut water couldn’t be that bad? On the other hand, our dogs are excitable when trying new things, whether it’s safe for them…
If you are thinking about getting a French Bulldog, you should consider adopting or rescuing one from an animal shelter instead. There are many advantages to adopting a dog; you are not just saving a life, but you are also giving them the better life that they deserve. You are also possibly decongesting the animal…
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If you have allergies, you may think that you cannot have a guard dog for your home. However, that may not be the case. Plenty of hypoallergenic dogs are easy on allergy sufferers and can help keep your home safe. One note on hypoallergenic dogs before we get started. No dog is going to be…