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The Dangers Of Pond Water For Your Dog

By Andrew Fraser | May 30, 2018

Some Higher Risks With Drinking Pond And Stream Water The shallower and warmer water is, the higher the risk of danger should your dog drink from the location. However, this is just a general statement as some types of water-borne illness can occur even in running water. Here are the dangers of pond water for…

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Top Water Bottles For Outdoor Activities

By Andrew Fraser | May 23, 2018

Bring A Dog Water Bottle On Your Walks! The summer is the perfect time to be outdoors with your dog or dogs. This may include going for a hike at a state or national park, taking in the doggy park, heading to the beach or even going camping. It’s important that you have a water…

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Safety When Walking Your Dog Around Water

By Andrew Fraser | May 16, 2018

Tips To Keep Your Pup Safe!  When it comes to dogs and water, you might be wondering how to walk a dog safely around water. First of all, there are three basic ways to describe a dog’s reaction to being around water. There are the water enthusiasts who run and jump into any body of…

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Off Leash Walking, Obedience Safety and Accident Prevention For Your Dog

By Andrew Fraser | May 9, 2018

Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe Outdoors One of the most important aspects of keeping your dog safe when out walking around areas of running water, ponds, beaches or lakes is to ensure your dog is fully trained to respond to recall. Calling your dog back when he or she if off leash is a…

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Signs, Symptoms, And Treatment Of Skin Allergies in Dogs

By Andrew Fraser | May 2, 2018

Allergy Treatment Tips Dogs, just like people, can develop allergies. Some dogs have allergies even when they are puppies, while others develop allergies as they age or are exposed to different allergens in their environment. Chronic skin allergies in dogs, also known as atopic dermatitis, are one of the most common issues for vets. Dogs…

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Understanding The Risk Of Ticks

By Andrew Fraser | Apr 25, 2018

Springtime Walks, Hikes…Ticks There is certainly a risk of ticks with dogs that every owner needs to consider. Taking your dog to the dog park is a great way for your four-legged friend to get time out of the house. It is also an ideal way for your dog to have some much-anticipated exercise as…

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Tips For Safety At The Dog Park

By Andrew Fraser | Apr 18, 2018

Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at the Park  Taking your dog to the dog park is a great way for your four-legged friend to get time out of the house. It is also an ideal way for your dog to have some much-anticipated exercise as he or she romps and plays with other dogs.…

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Getting The Most Out Of Your Walking Routine

By Andrew Fraser | Apr 11, 2018

Walking Dogs Dos and Don’ts  Walking your dog is perhaps one of the best parts of the day. It is a time to unwind, enjoy a bit of the great outdoors and just get away from all the pressure and stress of life. For many dog owners, walks are just as much for their own…

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Interactive Dog Toys: Brain Games for Smart Pooches

By Andrew Fraser | Apr 3, 2018

Ways to Stimulate Your Dog’s Brain  There are a lot of breeds of dogs that are known for high levels of intelligence and the need for mental stimulation. These include Border Collies, German Shepherds, Poodles, Australian Cattle Dogs, Golden Retrievers, Schnauzers, Labs, Papillons, Dobermans, Rottweilers, and the list goes on. However, all dogs, either purebred…

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Preparing Your Dogs for Spring

By Andrew Fraser | Mar 22, 2018

Tips For Making Sure Your Fur Babies Are Ready for Spring!  Spring is here, now is the ideal time to make sure your four-legged friends are ready for the upcoming warm weather. There are several proactive and preventative steps that you can take to protect your dog from insects and other issues that will arise…

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Why dog training doesn’t work, and what your dog trainer probably isn’t telling you…

By Andrew Fraser | Mar 21, 2018

Hey, what’s going on everybody?! Andrew Fraser here—founder of DogiZone and the Alpha Academy for dog trainers. I’m want to share with you some information about why it is that your dog is probably not where you want them to be when it comes to training—and probably what most dog trainers have not told you.…

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Can Your Best Four-Legged Friend Be A Tax Deduction?

By Andrew Fraser | Mar 21, 2018

Tax Tips for Dog Owners Many pet owners have been wondering, can dogs be a tax deduction? Finding ways to maximize your tax deductions is always good practice, during tax season. While a dog cannot be an actual dependent—although you may find you treat your pooch like a child—there often are some deductions you can…

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The Joys And Challenges Of Owning A German Shepherd Dog

By Andrew Fraser | Mar 13, 2018

What You Should Know Before Getting a German Shepherd The German Shepherd, or now more correctly known as the German Shepherd Dog or GSD, is a very popular breed that’s easy to recognize. Although the breed is often depicted as a police dog or a guard dog, the origins of the GSD was a farm…

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Helping Your Dog Through The Flu Season

By Andrew Fraser | Mar 6, 2018

Flu Season Can Affect Dogs Too! When it comes to dogs and the flu, there are some important things that owners need to realize. There is a common myth that humans can get flu from their dogs—this is simply not true. Canine influenza is an H3N2 strain of flu first identified in 2015, but it…

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Dogs With Dogs: Understanding Interactive Behavior

By Andrew Fraser | Feb 27, 2018

Signs and Signals to Help You Understand Dogs With Dogs As humans, we have behaviors that we use that are easily understood by other humans, even people we haven’t met before. These behaviors are shaped by our culture, experience, and understanding of social norms and customs. Dogs and all types of animals have the same…

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