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Hiking and Dogs
How to Hike Safely with Your Dog
Any seasoned hiker who routinely hits the trail with a canine companion knows having their beloved dog along for the adventure elevates the...
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Dog Safety
What to Do in a Bear Encounter with Your Dog
The best kind of encounter between a bear and a dog is no encounter at all. The single biggest problem for a bear—in his territory and in your own...
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Dog Safety
Tips to Prevent your Dog from Getting Skunked
There’s no mistaking the awful aroma. You open the back door to let your dog in after his last wander around the yard before bed and get hit in the...
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Dog Safety
Tick Safety for Dogs
Tiny as they are, ticks can pose serious health risks to dogs. They’re known to carry at least ten different vector-borne diseases, often more than...
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Dog Safety
Tips for Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
We bring our dogs on adventures as often as we can, but we know not every outing is dog friendly. The idea of having to spend less time around our...
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Dog Training
10 Steps to Get Your Dog Swimming
Summertime is here! Warm weather means you’ll want to take extra consideration when including your dog in any outdoor activities. The good news is...
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Dog Safety
What to Put in a Dog First Aid Kit
Gearing up for a hunting trip or adventure on the trail? It’s important to be prepared for anything that might come your way. Buying or building your...
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Dog Safety
Why Dogs Can’t Have Chocolate
Dogs and chocolate don’t mix. While many dog owners know to keep their chocolate stash out of paw’s reach, understanding why your dog can’t have...
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Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Cool—Three Tips from a Vet
Dehydration, overheating, and heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs, making some of our favorite summer activities quite dangerous. Heat stroke is a...
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Dog Safety
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?
You can’t be with your best friend every second of every day, as much as he (and you) may want that. Unless your office welcomes dogs, you’ve got to...
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Dog Safety
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Naturally, a dog’s favorite spot is close by his human’s side. But most dogs are comfortable spending some time alone while their best friend works,...
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Dog Safety
Why Do Dogs Bite?
However hard it may be to imagine your sweet, snuggly best friend turning suddenly aggressive and biting you or someone else, the truth is all dogs...
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Dog Safety
How to Find a Lost Dog
If you are reading this article because you just lost your dog, take a deep breath and do your best to remain calm. The idea of your dog facing busy...
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Dog Safety
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
No self-respecting dog wants his ears cleaned, but routinely cleaning your dog’s ears can help stop a potential infection in its tracks and prevent...
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Dog Safety
Running with Your Dog: Tips for Success
When you exercise with a dog, the benefits are doubled—not only do you have a newfound motivation, but your dog gets to come along, too. But, before...
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Dog Safety
Top 10 Tips To Avoid Heatstroke
Heat can affect dogs differently than humans. It’s important that you can tell when your pup is in danger. Dr. Madeline Fellin explains the signs of...
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Dog Safety
How to Play Safely With Your Dog
Why do dogs play? For thousands of years dogs have used healthy, active play to explore their world and learn important socialization and...
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Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids & Families
The bond between a kid and their dog is special and something to celebrate. Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior...
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Gear & Product Care
How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog
For your dog, goofing off is serious business. Toys help stave off boredom, provide comfort, can be a tool for training, and help prevent problem...
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Gear & Product Care
Does Your Dog Need a Dog Ramp Or Dog Stairs?
Your dog’s favorite place is by your side. But for some dogs, sticking close to you can be challenging or risky, especially for older dogs or those...
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Dog Safety
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: Separating Myth from Fact
You’ve heard of hypoallergenic products, but hypoallergenic dogs? Seasonal allergy sufferers are all too familiar with the watery eyes, runny nose,...
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Dog Safety
Are Rawhide Chew Toys Safe for My Dog?
The answer is yes, and no. There are a number of things you should know about rawhide chew toys and treats so you can give your dog the pleasure of...
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Gear & Product Care
Personalized Dog Collars: Smart Pet Identification
The best way to ensure a lost dog makes it home is to have a system of identification for them already in place. Whether relying on one or multiple...
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Dog Safety
What to Do If You Find a Lost Dog
If you’ve encountered a lost dog in the past, you likely know the dogged efforts required to bring about a happy reunion with his family. But for...
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Gear & Product Care
When Is a Dog Harness a Better Choice Than a Collar
A must-have for dog owners, collars serve lots of purposes—a handy point of attachment for a leash, an easy spot to add identification and to hang...
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Dog Safety
Can Dogs Get Colds?
When you’ve caught a cold, it’s all too clear. Your runny nose, cough, sore throat, and overall weariness tell you it’s time to slow down, sip some...
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Dog Safety
Canine Bone Cancer: the Big Story on Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancerous tumor that develops in the bone cells of a dog and rapidly spreads throughout the body...
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Dog Safety
How To Evaluate Your Dog’s Fitness for Running
If you routinely run with a dog, you already know it can be the best part of your day—not only is it a great exercise for you both, it’s time spent...
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Dog Safety
Running with Your Dog: Tips for Hydration
If you love running with your dog or are just starting out, keeping your dog hydrated along the way helps keep them safe and comfortable and supports...
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Traveling with Dogs
How & Why to Restrain Your Dog in the Car
From summiting peaks to days on the water, our dogs are always up for the ride, and it’s our job to make sure they’re protected along the way....
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Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat
A summer hike in the mountains or floating in the river is always better with a dog by your side. Your dog loves reaching a new elevation, the thrill...
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Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween
Understand how to keep your dog safe on Halloween with advice from the dog experts at Orvis. Learn answers to common questions about dogs and...