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30 Reasons Why Your Dog is Better Than Your Ex A few years ago, a divorced British woman named Amanda Rodgers made headlines for marrying her dog, Sheba. There were aspects that seemed kind of funny, like the fact that Rodgers said she got down on one knee to propose and that when the little terrier wagged her tail, she took it as a “yes.” Over 200 people attended their wedding ceremony in Croatia, in which Sheba wore a miniature wedding frock. While unconventional, one aspect of the story rang true. Rogers told the press that her dog is “never...

6 Tips for Road Tripping With Your Dog Throughout the years, we have made some mistakes, learned some lessons, and found some amazing spots to camp. If you are thinking about traveling with your pet on a road trip, here are some tips that will help in planning and taking the next step for your journey with your four-legged best friend. I can’t imagine life on the road without our Puppin. Pack Their Bag It makes things so much easier when everything they need is in one place. Remember to pack food, toys, poop bags, and treats, as well as...

7 Ways to Get Fit with Fido! Dogs need a lot of exercise — as the saying goes, “A tired dog is an obedient dog.” But with our busy lives, it can be a challenge to carve out as much time for fitness as we’d like, both for our dogs and ourselves. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to sneak in exercise with our dogs that have weight-loss benefits and also strengthen the bond with our pups. Diane Silver, creator of the blog, To Dog With Love, and a trainer who teaches tricks, agility and fitness classes for dogs in...

Helping Your Kids Become Little Dog Trainers There are few things cuter than watching children and puppies work together and form a lifelong bond. With some clear direction and supervision, children can be a great help when it comes to training the new family dog. Participating in training is not only good for Fido, it’s great for your kiddo, too. We often get asked how to safely introduce puppies to children. By having kids take part in training early on, you can help teach responsibility, taking ownership of tasks, and how to have a fun, appropriate relationship with dogs. Letting...

Top 5 Reasons to Get Outdoors With Your Dog Go beyond the backyard — exploring the great outdoors with your furry friends provides a wealth of health benefits for the body, mind and soul. Here’s some extra incentive to get out there and enjoy it with your pup! 1. Immune Boost. Sure, your Echinacea, vitamin C, and zinc supplements might help you from catching your coworker’s cold, but by spending sufficient time outside, your immune system will get a major boost! A Japanese study showed that spending several hours in the woods boosted white blood cells (the ones that fight...