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Puppy Socialization: What It Is, Why It’s Essential, and How To Do It

What is socialization and why is it important? From 8 to 12 weeks of age, puppies go through a fear imprinting stage. During this time, i...

The Mighty Kelp

Kelp is a recognized food supplement for humans. Now vets and advocates of an holistic approach to pet health recommend it for dogs and o...

Four Simple Stretches to Keep Your Dog Moving: By Dr. Becker

Whether your dog is a canine athlete, getting up in years, is a large or giant breed, or just deserves some TLC (and what dog doesn’t?), ...

Different Stages of Puppy Development by Mr. William Campbell

Age (weeks) 3 to14 Socialization Period: If socialization later than 14 weeks (or between 12-14 weeks in some dogs) shyness or aggressive...

Soundness in Dogs and How to Recognize It by Lawrence M. Kalstone

Mr. Kalstone’s article appeared in the K.C.C. Gazette, the official publication of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, Australia ...

The Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs by K9 Instinct

Coconut oil is a fantastic addition to a dog’s diet. More and more people are discovering the amazing health benefits of virgin, unrefine...

The Best Door Mat For Dog Owners

Since we had our first Akita 3 years ago, we have used dozens of door mats. They were either chewed up or torn after a week, or useless w...

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