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The Dog Blog. All the news that’s fit to paw print.

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Summer Heat and Your Dog

Summer is here! As the temperatures rise, it is important to monitor your dog’s health and behavior for signs of heat stroke.

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Respect the Harness: Guide Dog Etiquette

Learn the top 12 tips of proper guide dog etiquette to ensure the safety and independence of individuals with visual impairments.

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How to Become a Guide Dog Instructor

Have you ever wondered how to become a guide dog instructor? That’s a frequently asked question here at Dogs Inc.

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13 Common Houseplants That Are Toxic to Dogs—and How to Keep Your Pup Safe

Hundreds of plants can be toxic to dogs, so it is important to educate yourself on the type of plants in your environment.

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Ask the Vet: Itchy Dogs and Allergy Management

Learn how to manage your dog's allergies with effective tips for itchy skin relief, including insights on flea allergies, environmental triggers, and food sensitivities.

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Training Tip: “Busy Busy” Command

We’re all busy, but “busy” takes on a whole new meaning at Dogs Inc. Puppy raisers train young pups to relieve themselves on demand, using the command, “busy busy!” But how do they train the pup? Our puppy raisers begin relief training right away, using the command, “busy busy.” Raisers take the puppy outside…

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Smart Tips for Dog-Friendly Road Trips: How to Travel Safely and Happily with Your Pup

Summer’s almost over but road trips can happen all year. Before heading down the highway, consider these smart tips for dog-friendly road trips.

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Ask the instructor: How Do I Decrease Using Treats to Train My Dog?

At Dogs Inc, we use treat training to motivate our puppies and dogs to perform a desired behavior. Puppy sits on command? Treat. Puppy stays on command? Treat. But how do we decrease using treats so the dog obeys regardless of the reward?

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Five Reasons to Make This Homemade Dog Ice Cream

Indulge your furry friend in a dog-friendly homemade ice cream delight with our Beat-the-Heat Ice Cream Treat recipe. Find out why it's the perfect choice for your pup and enjoy a satisfying labor of love to beat the summer heat.

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