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The Goldendoodle is a ‘crossbreed’ of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, two dogs that are highly regarded for their smarts. They were first bred in the 1990s in North America and Australia and are often called Golden Poos, Groodles, and Goldie Poos. Goldendoodles are friendly, highly intelligent, active, and make great
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Dogs communicate with people despite being unable to talk. Their heads, ears, vocalizations, and even tails tell us a lot about how they’re feeling, provided we are willing to listen. One thing most people understand about dogs is aggression. Thanks to evolving alongside members of the canine family for generations, hu
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As humans, we’re not supposed to play favorites. Not with children, coworkers, or siblings. What about dogs? Dogs, on the other hand, don’t play by our rules. If you think about it, it’s not a big surprise. Dogs sniff each other’s butts – and lick their own bottoms. They also do things like drink from the toilet and ea
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Naturally, as pet parents, you want to know what food is best for your precious dogs. Just walk down your local grocery aisle, and there is a myriad of dog food, all promising to be the best on the market. With so many choices out there, how does one know where to begin? The truth is, sometimes, the answer to this does
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Have you ever pet your dog and noticed a weird bump somewhere on them? That unusual lump could be an abscess or a cyst. It’s worrying: They might be hard to spot due to that furry coat, but your dog can suffer from a sebaceous cyst or abscess just about anywhere on their body – including inside their mouths. It gets wo
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Your fur child is scratching their ears more than usual – sometimes to the point, they are crying out from scratching too hard. Maybe they’re waking you up in the middle of the night, shaking their heads repeatedly. You know something is up, so what causes a dog to scratch their ears incessantly? Dogs have fantastic he
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It’s hard not to notice the frequency and amount of your dog’s bowel movements when you’re the one cleaning up after them. We understand! Healthy dogs can be expected to poop one to five times a day, with most dogs landing in the middle of that range. A dog pooping excessively by human standards is probably perfectly f
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Put down the knife and fork – this isn’t something you want to read over lunch. Many pet parents know that some gross mishaps and habits come as part of the package when your child is of the four-legged variety. They puke, they lick their butts, they scoot on your carpets, can drink their own urine… Sometimes they like
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The food dish is full at mealtimes, and it’s practically licked clean by your dog at the end of the meal. Yet, your dog or puppy doesn’t seem to be maintaining a normal weight. It’s a worry: This is naturally an alarming development and something that sparks stress in dog parents. It’s an issue you want answers to soon
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A lot of pet parents choose to share the furniture with their dogs. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement – especially when you factor in all of the quality cuddle time it allows. The hair on the furniture and extra vacuuming is well worth it. However, dogs can have some interesting choices of where they sit on the fu
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Dogs of all sizes can see themselves as lap dogs. In many cases of dogs sitting on people, size is no issue – at least in the mind of the dog. Big dogs and small ones alike don’t discriminate when it comes to sitting on you (or standing on you, for that matter). Anyone with a large-breed dog knows that they don’t under
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Most pet parents have seen it – their dog suddenly turning the lawn into an afternoon snack. Picture this: The popular belief is that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs, induce vomiting, or both. A dog gagging and eating grass would certainly reinforce the theory that they’re doing it because of an upset tummy. Th
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Every pet parent will deal with the problem at one point or another – doggie diarrhea. You already know that sometimes, despite all the precautions you might take, there are things beyond your control that can lead to your dog or puppy getting a bout of diarrhea. We feel you: Sometimes it has to do with food and allerg
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The creatures we share our homes with certainly have some interesting quirks. Whether you are a new puppy parent or have had dogs in your life for years, some of their behaviors can seem puzzling. The problem can be communication: When we can’t verbally engage with our dogs, getting to the root of some odd habits is di
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As pet owners, we spend a lot of time petting, playing with, and cuddling our dogs, becoming familiar with what’s normal and unusual about their bodies. This includes their temperature. When a dog feels abnormally cold or hot to the touch, it can be concerning. One common question pet parents have is: What does it mean
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When people come across advertisements of purebred dogs, they may think that dog breeders roll in cash. How can it be difficult? You just wait till your pet gives birth to charming puppies, and they will be swept away like hot pies! Dog owners believe that it’s really a piece of cake! However, this business is not as s
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Elderly dogs and young puppies alike have the occasional accident where you least want it to happen – inside. Even adult dogs can sometimes have a slip-up that results in a yellow stain on your carpet. Cleaning up dog urine isn’t a pleasant way to spend your day. Dog pee is smelly, and messy, and it’s time-consuming to
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Seeing your dog lap up urine will probably make you take pause and think, “what the heck?” It’s not a socially acceptable behavior among people, but dogs don’t exactly abide by the same social norms we do. They sniff each other’s butts (or lick their own butt), they lick themselves in public, and sometimes they’ll drin
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Dog parents might be concerned if they notice something unusual about their fur baby’s bathroom habits. Pets don’t use the toilet, and that can make it challenging to keep an eye on changes in their urine. Many pet parents still keep a close watch for things that might be out of the ordinary. So what is a dog mother or
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Everyone has to abide by household rules – pets included. Using the bathroom where appropriate is vital to keeping harmony in the home. What happens if your dog refuses to go to the bathroom outside? Or rather, they don’t seem to make it to the yard before letting go of their bladder? You’re not alone: This is an issue
