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Senior Dog Care: Tips to Keep Older Dogs Happy and Healthy

If you're caring for a senior dog, there are some specific factors to consider. Follow these tips to keep an older dog happy and healthy.

person caring for senior dog by taking him out on a walk

Researching Puppy Farms: Puppy Mill Website Links

View a list of important puppy mill links to use to research puppy farms.

Dog rescued from a puppy mill

How to Manage Dog Leash Reactivity

Learn how to manage dog leash reactivity with step-by-step dog training instructions.

two dogs receiving treats during training for dog leash reactivity

Puppy Development Stages From Birth to 2 Years Old

Learn about puppy development stages — birth to 2 weeks old, 2-4 weeks, 3-16 weeks, 4-6 months, and 1-2 years — and what puppies need at each stage.

Litter of blond puppies on someone's lap, with one puppy who has his mouth open, who are at the puppy development stage of socializing with each other and with humans

Want a Purebred Dog? Avoid Supporting Puppy Mills

Looking for a purebred dog? Don't support the puppy mill industry. Instead, you can save a life and adopt a purebred dog with these tips.

Puppy looking over the shoulder of a person holding him

Promises to My Dog

Here are 12 'promises to my dog' that you make when you bring a dog into your life. Life with a dog is a joyful commitment.

Woman making promises to her dog, the most important of which is to love him

Pit Bulls: Everything You Need to Know

Learn about the history of pit bull terrier-type dogs, pit bull myths, advocating for and rescuing pit bulls, breed-specific legislation, and more.

two pit bull terrier-type dogs sitting together in a chair

Pit Bull Facts: Resources on Pit Bull Terriers and Breed Restrictions

Learn pit bull facts and debunk myths through this list of resources that offer important information about pit bull terriers and breed-specific legislation (BSL).

White pit bull and his person sitting together outside

Pit Bull Myths and Facts

Learn common pit bull myths and facts, including the misconception that pit bulls are dangerous. No, pit bulls don't have locking jaws and are not more likely to bite tha...

Brown pit bull and orange tabby cat sitting next to each other

How to Find Pet-Friendly Rentals

Looking for a pet-friendly rental house or apartment? Check out this list of tips and resources to find pet-friendly rentals.

couple and two dogs in front of a pet-friendly rental house

Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn't Rescue One

Pet store puppies for sale usually come from puppy mills, factory farms for dogs who live in deplorable conditions and are bred as often as possible.

Small brown puppy looking up at the camera

Dog Grooming Tips: How to Groom Your Pet at Home

Use these helpful dog grooming tips for beginners to groom your pup at home.

dog grooming session where a white-and-black dog is getting a bath

Pet Dental Care

Pet dental care is an important component of overall pet health. Find out what causes dental disease, how to prevent it, and treatment options.

Black shelter dog with crooked teeth. He has received pet dental care and has clean teeth.

Dog Muzzles: How and Why to Use Them

A dog muzzle can be a helpful tool to keep everyone safe while you’re working to improve a dog’s social skills or manage aggressive tendencies.

Close-up on a black-and-white dog's smiling face

Tips for Bringing Home a New Pet

Bringing home a new pet? Learn about pet-proofing your home, introducing pets to each other, and more to help your pet adjust to their new home.

family gathered outside with two black-and-tan dogs

Tips for Moving With Pets

Planning on moving with pets? There are challenges to moving with a dog, cat, or other pet but also several ways to minimize the stress. Here are some tips.

person and dog sitting together and smiling