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Affordable Pet Care
So, you're thinking of getting a dog...
Terrific!  But, please, do your homework first. First, be honest with yourself about handling the commitment - being home, walking,...
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Mar 31, 20172 min read
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A dog park is no place for a dog.
It seems like a great idea, dogs hanging out and playing in a secure, fenced in area while their owners socialize. Except, when it's not....
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Jan 7, 20152 min read
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Even kitties get the blues
No matter which side of the indoor/outdoor cat debate you fall on, it's important to remember that all cats need attention and...
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Sep 23, 20141 min read
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But his tail is wagging so everything must be okay.
It happens all the time, two or more dogs greet each other and their owners misinterpret the signs the dogs are displaying. There is some...
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Sep 5, 20141 min read
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To Board or not to Board?
People sometimes wonder if their dog would be happier at home with a pet sitter or boarding in a home or facility when they need to be...
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Oct 23, 20121 min read
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Wind cools people off, but dogs...not so much
It's a curious thing, you're walking your dog on a breezy day and you feel nice and cool, then you look at your dog who is panting like...
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Jun 20, 20121 min read
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Fifteen minutes is not a walk. Or, if you're not walker, don't get a dog.
That is a quote from a very wise client and friend. People say that dogs are a lot of work and I've never understood what that meant....
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Mar 4, 20121 min read
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Pet food bag directions are there to sell more food
It happens all the time. Â People get a dog and feed him according to the recommended amounts on the bag of dog food and wind up with a...
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Feb 12, 20121 min read
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Dogs fears of strangers, usually men
Have you ever wondered why your dog, the one you've raised from puppy hood, the one who has never been abused seems afraid of men...
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Feb 5, 20121 min read
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The Very Personal Side of Pet Care
Taking care of people's pets has a very personal side to it. Â You are a part of their lives in many of the events that take place. Â You...
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Nov 27, 20111 min read
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The Myth of the Backyard
Every time I hear someone say that they'd love to have a dog but can't because they don't have a backyard, I cringe. Â Then I get relieved...
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Nov 3, 20111 min read
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I guess I'm a blogger
I realized that I really have a lot to say about what I've learned about pets and pet care. Â I've never really been into blogs, but since...
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Nov 1, 20111 min read
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Cooper's Mom
Welcome to Cooper's Mom Affordable Pet Care's blog. Thanks for reading. The weather is warming up and the trails are drying out. It's...
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Apr 11, 20111 min read
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