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Orvis Dog Education Center
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack
Training your dog to wear a pack is simple as training them to wear a dog harness, and most...
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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...
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Traveling with Dogs
Tips for Car Travel with Dogs
Dogs are part of the family. We take them everywhere, including the workplace. Leaving them behind,...
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Traveling with Dogs
What to Pack When Road-Tripping with Dogs
One of my favorite leisure activities is road-tripping with my dogs. As a pet-care professional, my...
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Traveling with Dogs
How to Treat Dog Travel Anxiety
Travel anxiety in dogs is the fear of car travel stemming from not knowing or understanding what’s...
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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....
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Dog Training
How to Socialize a Dog
Thousands of years ago the members of your dog’s pack taught him the important social skills he...
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Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog like a Pro
Dog training is arguably the hardest do-it-yourself project known to man. If it were easy, dog...
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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....
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Dog Training
How To Start Training Your Dog
While training your dog can seem daunting, it’s actually pretty simple once you grasp a few...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Traveling with Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Traveling With Dogs
We’ve done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for traveling with...
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Dog Training
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
Most dogs jump when they become very excited, and it’s a normal response when a dog meets a new...
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Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come
“Come” is probably the single most important command you’ll ever teach your dog. A well-learned...
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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...
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Dog Training
How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Train a Dog
Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the...
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Older Dogs
Tips for Managing Arthritis in Dogs
Your best friend has always bounded around the backyard and trotted easily by your side during...
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Dog Nutrition
The Health Risks of Obesity in Dogs
Dogs suffer the same health consequences from obesity as people, including an increased risk of...
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Older Dogs
Dental Care for Older Dogs
Taking good care of your dog’s teeth is important from puppyhood through his golden years. As your...
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Older Dogs
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than...
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Older Dogs
Common Ailments in Senior Dogs
As with humans, the aging process in dogs comes with many physical and mental changes and...
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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...
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Older Dogs
Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog
Dogs are living longer than ever before thanks to improved nutrition and veterinary care. But dogs...
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Dog Nutrition
How to Find the Right Dog Food
Consult our dog food guidelines for an overview of which ingredients you should expect to find in...
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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...
Older Dogs
Diet & Nutrition for Older Dogs
Improved veterinary care, better vaccines, and better nutrition are helping dogs live longer than...
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Older Dogs
Incontinence In Older Dogs
Of the many health issues that emerge as dogs age, urinary incontinence can be one of the most...
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Gear & Product Care
How to Protect Furniture from Dogs
If you have the great fortune of sharing your life with a canine you know it’s not always easy to...
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Traveling with Dogs
Essential Accessories for Car Travel with Dogs
Road-tripping with your dog or dogs can be challenging but the right gear will go far in creating a...
Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack
Training your dog to wear a pack is simple as training them to wear a dog harness, and most...
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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...
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...
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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...
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Gear & Product Care
How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed
At Orvis, we understand that your best friend needs a clean, comfortable place to rest in between...
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Gear & Product Care
Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones
Whether training a puppy, separating dogs, or just carving out space for pups and people, an indoor...
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Innovation
Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed
Every dog needs a den. It’s primal and it’s undeniable: a dog needs a safe, secure place to call...
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Gear & Product Care
Nylon Vs. Leather Dog Collars
Is a nylon dog collar better than a leather one? There’s more to this decision than you might...
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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,...
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Meet the Experts
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Dog Expert
Melinda Benbow
Melinda Benbow is the owner and operator of Urban Uplander Pet Care LLC in Indianapolis Indiana. Her professional knowledge of pet care and dog...
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Dog Expert
Ethan and Kat Pippitt
Ethan and Kat Pippitt own Standing Stone Kennels and have been training bird dogs and breeding GSPs for over a decade...
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Dog Expert
Madeline Fellin
Dr. Madeline Fellin is a small animal veterinarian in Butte, Montana, a stone’s throw from the many storied rivers of Southwest Montana and a short...
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