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Soaking Up in the Sun – Whole Dog Magazine
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For many of us dog lovers, our canine family members are like potato chips—we can’t just have …
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Are two puppies better than one?
I Always hear this: “Honey, maybe we should buy two! Look how much they love each other! How c…
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Choosing for Adoption: Too Many Dogs
My friend Leonora, the owner of little Samson (a best friend of my dog Woody), was starting to loo…
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When to Stop Feeding Puppy Food
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