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News & Blogs

A Fond Farewell

It’s time for me to bid farewell to Petside.com. I’ve been a part of the Petside.com team since it launched way back in 2007 and I’ve loved every...

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Health & Home

Ask a Groomer: Tips For Easy Dog Grooming

Professional dog grooming is important not only for your dog's good looks, but also for his overall health. A thorough groomer can become intimately...

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Training & Behavior

Testing the "Sit" Cue: How Well Does Your Dog Know It?

“Sit” is usually the first thing a dog learns. It’s a joyful training rite of passage that can happen when pups are just a few weeks old. Because it’...

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News & Blogs

Getting Your Dog to Come When You Call: Five Tips For a Speedy Recall

Getting your dog to come when you call can be challenging, but with the right rules and frequent practice your dog can become a champion recall-er!...

Popular Articles in Life on the Leash

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...
Before You Travel: Your Dog's Staycation
Kenneling your dog while on travel is a popular option, but it might not be the best fit for your dog. In part two of this “Before you Travel” series...
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...
Ask a Groomer: Tips For Easy Dog Grooming
Professional dog grooming is important not only for your dog's good looks, but also for his overall health. A thorough groomer can become intimately...

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World Spay Day

Today is World Spay Day! Spay Day is a nationwide event sponsored by the Humane Society to…

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Stowaway Dogs

Though Millie is petite, she doesn't really qualify as a "purse dog" because her legs are so darn…

A dirty white dog.

Dirty White Dog

I’m so not used to this. After a lifetime of dogs with short dark fur (Boston Terrier, Boxer…

Training: Leash Walking Checklist

Training: Leash Manners

Training a leash-aggressive dog is a process that’s easy in summary – you teach your dog that good…

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Guess the Breed

My training client Molly is a mixture of two gorgeous breeds. Her coloring is a major hint – both…

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Canine Massage Therapy

People mistakenly assume that canine massage therapy is an indulgence, but there are so many…

A Smooth Brussels Griffon wearing a sweater.

Sweaters for Dogs

Think dog sweaters and coats are just for fashion? Check out this article to discover why…

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Puppy Mills & Retail Pet Shops

“Do you sell dogs?” People frequently call my store asking if I have puppies for sale. I try to…

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Your Dog's Special Toy

Does your dog have a disgusting old toy that he just won't give up? My former dogs Zeke…

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Dog Attack: A Scary Experience

Millie just became the victim of a dog attack. “Just,” as in, I’m still adrenaline-shaky, and she’s…

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…