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Pet shop horror stories told by their employees
There really is a subreddit for everything. I recently came across r/TalesFromThePetShop and delved into a very deep internet hole of pet shop stories told by employees ranging from the hilarious to the horrifying. And of course, this being the internet, I had to share, and so I decided to pull together the most interesting ones into a Wauf! post. Enjoy! The essential oils pyramid scheme EmptySighs66x shares the story of how he accidentally endorsed an essential oil pyramid scheme against his will and saw a dog get poisoned as a result. A lady was having an issue with keeping her dog calm during trips to the vet or grooming…
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10 steps to canine-proofing your home for your new pup
Are you bringing a new pup home? Your preparations for the new family member must be exhilarating! From purchasing all the necessities to finding the perfect vet, it’s time for you to make every preparation to give your little one everything it needs for a happy life. The most important part of this care is pet-proofing your home in order to make their environment is as safe as possible. Wondering where to begin? Most of the problems can be taken care of with a few simple rules, but remember that baby-proofing is not the same as pet-proofing. The following checklist will provide you with the necessary steps to dog-proof every…
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How to switch doggo to a raw food diet—and should you?
Feeding a raw dog food diet to your pooch has to be seen as a balancing act between traditional feeding and the new type of cereal diets, which are claimed to be scientifically balanced as far as the dog’s nutritional needs are concerned. As this type of diet is going against what we class as normal, a raw dog food diet is often frowned upon by traditional dog owners and also many vets. The problem is that many of them do not know the benefits if done properly. So first of all, what are some potential issues with a raw dog food diet? The storing of raw food to keep…
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5 dog walking tips you’ll wish you always knew
Dog walking is great exercise for both dogs and dog lovers, but for new owners it can be a challenge — particularly if the dog is of a larger breed. For smaller framed individuals with plus size pups, it can also be tough to maintain effective control in the event the dog sees something he or she desperately wants to check out. Here are a few tips to help walk your dog in a manner that is safe for you, your dog, and other people/animals you might pass along the way. Have any tips of your own? Add them in the comments! Obey, then we’ll go Ask your dog to…
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The big list of healthy treats your dog will go nuts over!
Dogs love treats, and we humans love making dogs happy. While everyone is aware that there is such a thing as too much of a good thing, few consider the health benefits of giving our dogs varied and healthy treats in place of the same old bag full of preservatives and artificial flavors. Here is our list of healthy dog treats that your dog will go nuts over! Fruits and vegetables “[Vegetables] have virtually no calories, and dogs don’t care if you’re not giving them something meaty and fatty. They just want you to give them something.” — Tami Pierce, clinical veterinarian at the University of California, Davis. Apples One…
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How to prepare your dog for your new baby
Luckily, man’s best friend is also man’s most adaptable friend. The vast majority of dogs will do great with kids — just remember to start training as soon as possible so that your pooch has plenty of time to prepare. Before the baby arrives Let your dog observe kids. When your dog meets your newborn, it shouldn’t be the first time he or she is introduced to a child. Take your dog to a playground to experience children running, playing, and yelling, or keeping the television tuned to a kids’ station so your pet can get used to the sounds. If the dog seems stressed around children, seek professional help…
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20 dog behaviors and what they really mean
Dogs are highly social animals and have a rich body language they use to great effect. We can eavesdrop on what a dog is really trying to tell us by knowing a little bit about how dogs behave when they are relaxed, happy, nervous, frustrated, angry, and so on. Want to know what your dog actually tells you? Then check out these 20 dog behaviors and what they really mean (and enjoy the cute pics!): 1. Barking And More Barking By their very nature, dogs bark to raise an alarm of possible danger. It also serves as a means of communication among canines. However, when dogs bark incessantly, it may…
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Prosecutors accuse comedian of colluding with his DOG to gas football stadiums
Meechan’s trial was delayed for the umpteenth time on Friday, to March 20. The 30-year-old YouTube entertainer was charged with committing a hate crime after he recorded his girlfriend’s pug, Buddha, responding to statements like “gas the Jews” and “sieg heil” by raising its paw in a viral video. Meechan, has made it repeatedly clear that he does not have Nazi sympathies, and denies being a racist. He told a reporter that the phrases he used in the joke video were simply the “most horrible phrases [he] could think of.” Meechan made the same argument in court. Prosecutors disagree with Meechan, and say that the video was “an odious criminal…
