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How to Help Dog Separation Anxiety

It’s no secret that dogs are highly social animals. They thrive on companionship with humans and often feel more confident when we’re around. The downside is that we can't take them everywhere! Leaving our furry friends alone, even for just short ...

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How to Keep Your Puppies and Senior Dogs Warm This Winter

As the winter weather approaches, it’s important to take extra care of our furry friends. Cold weather for dogs, especially for puppies and seniors, ...

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Dog Behaviour

How Do Pheromones Help My Dog Relax? A Pooch’s Point of View!

Well, who do we have here? That’s right, I’m back! Your devoted tail-wagging pal, here to share a secret or two about canine relaxation! Once we’re ...

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Dog Behaviour

Signs Your Dog Needs a Canine Friend

Adding a second dog to your family can be deeply rewarding, but it’s a big decision! Adopting a dog that’s a good match for your current furry friend ...

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Dog Handling

Emotional Support for Dogs: How to Show You Care

We all know our four-legged friends bring us joy, love, and companionship—but what about the other way around? Just like us, dogs need emotional ...

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Dog Handling

Happy Dog Expert: Canine Chronicles Part 2—Adolescence to Maturity

Our dogs go through several developmental stages that make up their lives. In each of these stages, there are experiences—both positive and ...

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6 Mental Stimulation Games to Play with Your Dog

Providing mental stimulation for our dogs is just as important for their well-being as physical exercise. Mentally enriched dogs can be happier, ...

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Can Dogs Sense Thunder and Storms?

Many dog parents may notice their pets acting strangely before storms, which begs the question, can dogs sense thunder and stormy weather? The answer ...

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Understand your dog

Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Dog’s Life

As pet parents, all we want is for our four-legged friends to live a happy and healthy life. Introducing small, thoughtful changes can have a ...

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Dog Handling

How Does the Change of Season Impact Your Dog? A Pooch’s Point of View

Life is full of surprises as a dog, and changes in our lives can shake us up a bit! Recently, I’ve noticed that it’s been getting a lot cooler on my ...

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Dog Handling

Tips for Training an Older Dog: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

Although dog training often brings to mind energetic pups starting their learning journey, we should remember that dogs learn throughout their lives. ...

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Did You Know About the ADAPTIL Blog?

The internet is pretty big, right? In fact, there are thought to be over 1.2 billion websites in existence! And while this can be great for a lot of ...

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Dog Handling

The Ultimate Guide to Being the Perfect Dog Sitter

Spending your days looking after four-legged friends must be one of the best jobs in the world! But while it may seem like it’s all fun and games ...

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Dog Travel

What Are the Benefits of Allowing Dogs in the Workplace?

Having a workday filled with wagging tails and the pitter patter of paws on the floor is any dog lover’s dream. But allowing dogs in the workplace ...

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Dog Behaviour

What Smells Do Dogs Like & Dislike? A Pooch’s Point of View!

Hmm, what’s that distinctly unique odour I can detect? *Sniff sniff* Why, if it isn’t my favourite human! My canine sense of smell could recognize ...

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Dog Handling

Adopting a Second Dog: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

The social nature of dogs often leads families to assume their pooch will be even happier if they were to adopt a second dog. In some cases, this may ...

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Dog Behaviour

15 Interesting Facts About Jack Russell Terriers

Jack Russell Terriers may be small in size, but they have a huge personality! With boundless energy, keen intelligence, and cheeky charm, they’ve ...

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What is National Dog Day? Activities & Ideas to Celebrate

Even though we celebrate the love we have for our canine companions every day, National Dog Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to spend the whole ...

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Dog Behaviour

What Emotions Do Dogs Feel? A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

All mammals—including humans and non-humans—feel a broad range of emotions, some of which are a lot more complex than others. But what about our ...

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Dog Behaviour

What Foods Are Safe For My Dog? Planning a Pup Picnic

With summer social plans well underway, dining al fresco is a popular activity that lets us get the most out of the nice weather. But saying yes to ...

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Dog Behaviour

How to Prevent Your Dog from Overheating in Summer

As much as we enjoy basking in the sun on a lazy afternoon, summer can be a dangerous time for our beloved pooches—at least if we’re not careful. ...

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Why Choose ADAPTIL Calm Collar?

Do dog calming collars actually work? We tend to hear this question crop up every now and then, and we get it! Pheromone dog collars can be a ...

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5 Ways a Human-Dog Bond Can Help Relieve A Dog's Anxiety

We know how much our canine companions can help brighten up our day, but do we do the same for our pups? Well, you’re in the right place to find out! ...

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Dog Behaviour

What Do Different Dog Ear Positions Mean?

We humans aren’t very good at wiggling our ears—and believe us, we’ve tried. But do you know who doesn’t have that problem? Dogs! Our dogs have a ...

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Homemade & DIY Dog Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool in Summer

As we reach the peak of summer, it’s more important than ever to help your four-legged friend stay cool and comfortable in the heat. Unlike humans, ...

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Dog Handling

How to Introduce Big & Small Dogs: A Pooch’s Point of View!

Well, who do we have here? A new pooch to introduce to the pack? They’re a little on the small side but let me give them a quick sniff. Yep, just as ...

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Dog Behaviour

Happy Dog Expert: Canine Chronicles Part 1 – Puppy Development

Our dogs’ lives are made up of several developmental stages. In each of these stages, there are experiences – both positive and negative – that ...

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Dog Behaviour

What is "Normal" Dog Behaviour?

Our beloved pooches are a lot more like people than you might expect. Where we humans have such a huge range of personalities and quirks, so do our ...

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Dog Handling

Introducing Your Pup to Dog-Friendly Spaces

If you want to spend more time with your canine companion, dog-friendly places are a great way to do it! Taking your pooch to pet-friendly places ...

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Dog Facts

15 Facts About Great Danes

Great Danes are known for being the big friendly giants of the pup world, and although their size is the first thing many people notice, these ...

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Dog Behaviour

Why Do Dogs Bark? A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

Why do dogs bark? Well, barking is one of the many ways dogs communicate. In short, barking is part of a dog’s natural behaviour! However, sometimes ...

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Dog Behaviour

Is There Such a Thing as Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds?

For many of us dog lovers, allergies can be a significant barrier to enjoying the canine companionship of a pooch. This is where you may have heard ...

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Dog Behaviour

How to Care for Your Dog in Heat

There are quite a few misconceptions around dogs in heat, but how much do you really know on the subject? A dog in heat, also known as being in ...

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Why Does My Dog Chase Anything That Moves? A Pooch's Point of View!

It’s nearly time for the thing I’ve been looking forward to all day… my walk! I love going on walks—it gives me time to play and chase after toys, ...

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Dog Handling

Healthy Treat Options to Help Calm Your Dog

If there’s one thing that really unites humans and dogs together, it has to be our shared love for treats! Well, that and our mutual appreciation for ...

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Dog Behaviour

Helping Dogs & Children to Live Together: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

For many years, it has been recognized that children benefit in numerous ways from living with dogs. For example, studies have shown a lower ...

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