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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5 Amazing Stories About Guide Dogs

With International Guide Dog Day nearly upon us, what better way to celebrate these incredible animals than by shining a spotlight on some truly ...

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Decoding Your Dog's Body Language When Out and About

Many dogs love being outside—it’s a time when they can release all their energy and spend quality time with their human. However, some pups may be a ...

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Why Sleep Is Important for Dogs

We all know that our furry friends like to sleep and relax, especially if they’ve had a long walk or are tired from playing. You may often find your ...

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How Sound Therapy Can Support Our Dogs

Sound therapy: do these two words immediately put you in mind of calm waves lapping at the shore, the gentle rustling of leaves in a forest, or the ...

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The Importance of Sleep for Dogs: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

Just as for people, rest and sleep are extremely important for dogs—they’re both vital for maintaining good health and emotional balance. In ...

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8 Must-Have Dog Walking Accessories

As every dog parent knows, taking your dog for a walk is often one of the best parts of the day. It’s a chance to bond, train, and even get some ...

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How to Help Your Dog Adapt to a Change in Routine

Change can be intimidating for anyone, even dogs! So, knowing how to support your pup when they experience a change in routine can be a huge help. ...

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Some of the Smartest Dog Breeds in the World

Dogs have been humans’ best friends for thousands of years due to their loving charm and intelligence. Their ability to learn, understand ...

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What Is the Best Way to Reward Your Dog: Happy Dog Expert Explains

Rewarding your dog is one of the keys to successful learning! The most important thing is to find and know how to use your dog's motivation. Rewards ...

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How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Visitors Arrive

Does the thought of visitors calling in to your home leave you with a slight sense of dread? Not because of the guests themselves, but because your ...

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12 Things We Do That Our Dogs Hate: A Pooch's Point of View!

Woof! Welcome back, human friends. It’s great to speak to you again. You know I don’t like being the bearer of bad news, but there are some things ...

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10 Ways That Dogs Show They Love Us

Although our unwavering love for our canine companions can be expressed through words, our pups can’t talk back to say they love us too. So, learning ...

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How to Prepare Your Dog for the Vets: Happy Dog Expert Explains

Taking a dog to the vet doesn’t always have to be stressful, either for us or our dogs. The understanding of animal health care has changed ...

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Is My Dog Lonely Or Is My Company Enough?

As humans, our days can be filled with exciting hustle and bustle. However, sometimes our dog’s days only consist of waiting for us to get home. This ...

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5 Tips for Taking Your Dog on Public Transport

Taking your dog on public transport can sometimes be a daunting thought, but travelling with your dog can allow you to make lots of new memories ...

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What Type of Daily Routine Is Best for My Dog?

For our pups, a structured routine can really help their overall emotional and physical health. Giving your dog a routine is important, but we ...

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How Do You Find the Right Dog Sitter? A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

Are you planning to go on holiday, have a family get-together for the weekend, or perhaps even a business trip? If so, you might need someone to look ...

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Most Popular Tricks to Teach Your Dog

Thinking of teaching your dog some new tricks? You’re in for a fun and rewarding experience. Not only does training strengthen the bond between you ...

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10 Famous Songs About Dogs—The Ultimate Dog-Themed Playlist

This festive period is all about singing, dancing, and being merry. So, there’s no better way to get those feet (and paws) moving than with our ...

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10 Facts About Dalmatians

Dalmatians are a popular and extremely recognizable dog breed due to their striking black or brown spots and white coat. Many of you may instantly ...

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Helping Your Dog with Visitors: Happy Dog Expert Explains

Is your dog overexcited with visitors? Do they bark every time you have guests at home, or greet them rudely by jumping on them? We’re going to look ...

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Why Is My Dog So Excited? A Pooch’s Point of View!

Wow! If it isn’t my favourite human ever! Excuse me a moment while I bark excitedly and run round in circles and wag my tail faster than you ever ...

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How to Plan A Dog-Friendly Christmas Break or Getaway

Travelling to see your family or a getaway for Christmas should be as stress-free as possible for both you and your furry friend. In this guide we’re ...

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How to Recognize If Your Dog Wants To Play

Recognizing when your dog wants to play will help you strengthen your bond with your furry friend, and there are many different physical cues that ...

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How to Adapt the Environment for Dogs with Medical Problems: A Happy Dog Expert Explains!

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Dogs and Our Mental Health: The Benefits of Having a Dog

We’ve all heard the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend, and it’s not too hard to see where this phrase might have come from! Welcoming a dog ...

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Introducing a Puppy to an Older Dog: Two Pooches’ Points of View!

Older Dog: Bringing home a new puppy can be a huge source of excitement, but it’s also a time of adjustment—especially for older dogs like me who ...

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