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How pop culture has influenced our understanding of dogs

For many people who grew up in homes where pets were not allowed, their first interactions with animals may have been through a song, a storybook, or a movie. Perhaps you grew up watching Toto tease the wicked witch and came to...

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What it’s actually like being a professional dog hiker

We were so excited to find out that November 17th is National Take a Hike Day! Or as we like to call it, National Take a Hike With Your Dog Day. Hiking was one of the first parts...

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Sincerely, Fitdog
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Life with a senior dog

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! This is an initiative meant to bring awareness to older shelter pets who were surrendered by their previous owners. Studies cite age and breed type as two of the most important...

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Hiking

How to prepare for your dog’s first hike

Getting ready for your dog's first hike can be like sending the kids off to school for the first time. Both nervous and exciting, it is a memorable and novel experience. While dogs might have the four-leg advantage...

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Why some dogs need more than daycare

While some dogs thrive at daycare, many dogs need more than daycare. Working dogs were built to expend energy, work long days, and solve problems. So while socializing in daycare with buddies is fun, working dogs need more...

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