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A big yawn doesn't necessarily mean your pup is ready for a nap. If your dog yawns excessively, they could be signaling stress.

Michele Debczak








The forbidden fruit.

As far as dog toys go, tennis balls aren’t exactly the safest kind. Here are the risks (and how to avoid them).

Ellen Gutoskey






She knows it's coming.

Just like fireworks and thunderstorms, vacuums are unexpectedly loud—but that’s not the only reason your dog hates them so much.

Ellen Gutoskey


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To many dog owners, whiskers are just another cute feature on their pup's face. But they're much more than that to the canines who sport them.

Michele Debczak