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In Chile, dogs help kids with autism on their dentist visits
Dogs can help children with autism face one of their worst fears.
how to have your kids help do chores and earn money
Figuring out what chores the kids can do is half the battle. Getting them to do them is the other half. Check out the printable chore chart to get started.
Wanna Really Help Kids? Help Their Parents
One of the best ways youth leaders can help today's young people is to help the people who are truly making the biggest daily impact in the lives of today's young people. . . their parents. Here's 4 ways you can help. . .
Service Project Ideas for Kids ~ Easy Ways to Help Kids Help Others
Help kids to help others in their community with these easy service project ideas for kids. Teaching kids to help others and contribute to causes that touch their hearts
Why are Dogs Afraid of Thunder?
Some dogs are afraid of thunder because they don't understand what the noise is and it can appear threatening. Learn why dogs are afraid of thunder and how to help ease the situation.
Why Fake Service Dogs Pose a Problem
Pretending your pet is a service animal isn't a victimless crime. Here's why it's a problem for both businesses and legitimate service animal teams alike.
Do Your Dogs Ride Loose in Your Car?
When you're traveling with dogs in the car, securing your pet can be a hassle to you and your animal. Here's why Dr. Becker recommends doing it anyway.
Is Ice Water Dangerous For Dogs? Vet Debunks Online Rumor
Could giving your dog ice water to drink on a hot, humid day result in death? A vet debunks the rumor circulating online.
9 Tips for Training Hunting Dogs
If you’ve brought home a new puppy this year or want to teach some new skills to your hunting companion, check out these tips on training dogs for hunting.
How cats and dogs see the world
Dogs and cats don't see as clearly as humans—and they're lacking in the color department—but they can see movement much better than we can.
Does My Dog Really Need a Yearly Vet Visit?
Yes, says Dr. Marty Becker, he does — both to manage conditions like heartworm and to catch anything else that's not going right. Here's what to keep in mind.
Six Tips on Caring for Older Dogs
In your eyes, your dog will alway s be a puppy, even if she’s getting up there in canine (and human) years, or her muzzle is beginning to gray. However, eventually the day will come when you notice that your pup is panting a little bit harder after a long walk and struggling to climb onto your bed. It’s time to start adjusting to the lifestyle needs of an older dog.
Why Do Dogs Shred Paper?
Does your canine tear your favorite novel or your child's homework to pieces? Learn why your dog shreds paper and what you can do about it.
10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs and Cats
While bad breath and weight loss in pets can be caused by other conditions, those are just two of our veterinary oncologist's 10 cancer warning signs to watch for.
Do You Know How to Pet a Dog? Techniques Dogs Will Love
Petting a dog isn't as simple as you think. Follow trainer Mikkel Becker's tips on how to pet a dog and you'll have a canine friend for life.
What dogs hear when we talk to them
How to Meet Your Neighbors with Dogs
Are you moving to a pet-friendly apartment and looking for advice about how to meet other dog lovers in your neighborhood? We've got you covered.
Purebred Dogs and Cancer: How Genetics Come Into Play
An expert explains why dogs like Golden Retrievers, Greyhounds and Bernese Mountain Dogs are prone to certain cancers -- and why this can lead to breakthroughs.
The FDA has No Idea Why Jerky Treats Are Killing Hundreds of Dogs
600 dogs and 10 cats have died after eating the treats.
