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Health & Home

Natural Flea and Tick Prevention

The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...

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Health & Home

Reiki - A Healing Touch for Pets

Reiki practitioner Jenny Hughes of All Creatures Reiki answered a few of my questions about Reiki, a gentle alternative therapy for animals (and...

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Training & Behavior

Strange Dog Behavior: Bed Making

A client recently sent me a video of her dog Georgia doing something strange. Georgia woke up the middle of the night and started dragging her nose...

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Training & Behavior

Creative Toy Stuffing For Dogs

I’m a huge fan of treat dispensing toys. I stock a ton of them at Life on the Leash because I consider them "babysitter toys," meaning you can fill...

Popular Articles in Life on the Leash

Natural Flea and Tick Prevention
The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...
Coconut Oil: Miracle in a Jar for Dogs
The benefits of coconut oil for dogs. Giving your dog coconut oil offers many advantages. Reduce risk of cancer, disinfect cuts, relieve arthritis...
Strange Dog Behavior: Bed Making
A client recently sent me a video of her dog Georgia doing something strange. Georgia woke up the middle of the night and started dragging her nose...
Strange Behaviors in Dogs
Strange dog behaviors and quirks. Weird pooping, drinking, scratching, and other strange dog behaviors. Read about Olive's odd and bizarre habits.

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How is Your Pet at the Vet?

I took my pet Millie to the vet for her annual appointment yesterday. She’s been to the vet twice…

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Video: Dogs on the Street II

Freelance journalists Millie and Olive take to the streets of Doylestown once again to learn more…

Training & Behavior

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Training with Tasty Treats

I’ve been taking Millie and Olive to our new dog park, and even though they do a great job playing…

Training & Behavior

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Is Your Dog Burying Bones?

Scout, the French Bulldog pictured above, got an extra special bone while she was visiting the…

Huggies the cat receiving Reiki

Reiki Healing For Pets

Reiki practitioner Jenny Hughes of All Creatures Reiki answered a few of my questions about Reiki,…

Training & Behavior

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Are You Bonded with Your Dog?

The title of my book, Bonding With Your Dog: A Trainer’s Secrets for Building a Better Relationship…

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Become a Dog Foster

Have you ever though about fostering a dog but were nervous about what goes into it? You're not…

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The Scoop on Dog Poop

Do you ever think about what happens to that dog poop you pick up in a plastic grocery bag and toss…

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Dog Body Language

Think the dog in the photo is enjoying the petting he’s getting? Everything in his posture says…

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Your Dog's Staycation

Kenneling your dog while on travel is a popular option, but it might not be the best fit for your…

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The Best Pet Care for Your Dog

Summer travel season is rapidly approaching, which means that responsible pet owners who can’t take…