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What was your dog’s original job?

While dogs have become our best domestic fur-iends, for many years the human/canine relationship was one where we worked together. Working dogs were bred to perform specific tasks to assist people.  Original jobs were focused on the acquisition and...

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Why daycare is not a cure for separation anxiety in dogs

Daycare sounds like the ultimate cure for anxious dogs. Having constant supervision, interaction, and activity should make for one happy pup, right? Well, in the case of dogs suffering from separation anxiety, daycare is actually a pretty miserable...

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Your dog’s dream vacation

We get it. Leaving your dog behind can be stressful. But there are ways to make sure your dog has the best staycation ever (and to give you a guilt-free trip). Between classes, excursions, treats, activities, and more, Fitdog has...

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Dog Sports: Mushing

Header photo via LA Times Every month, we highlight a different sport that dogs can easily participate in to keep them engaged and happy. It's true that most of these sports have origins outside our everyday realms. However, you...

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Five Myths About Dog Daycare

With so many myths about dog daycare on the internet, it's If you're considering taking your dog to daycare, but you've heard some unsettling stories from the ethers of the internet, you've come to the right place. It's hard...

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