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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...
The difference between obedience and behavioral training
When you get a dog, nobody gives you a guide on how to navigate pet parentdom. Unless you have a really nice friend who gets you a Dogs for Dummies book, you're likely left scratching your head at...
How Pit Bulls went from widely loved to marginalized, bullied and banned
It's no secret that pit bulls have an unfavorable rap. But how accurate is their representation in the media and among people in general? History shows that these dogs were bred in the 19th century for farm herding and family...
Fitdog Asks: Your Favorite Breeds
Back in August, Fitdog asked for your favorite dog breeds. While we (obviously) love all dogs, we were curious about what our followers had in mind for their favorite dog breeds. The results are in, and they may be...
Big dogs – a growing trend
“Go big or go home” is what dog owners are saying today. The trend of owning larger dogs continues to grow. Some BIG facts: Dog ownership has grown 29% in the past decade About 37% of households own a larger breed of...