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Can Dogs Recognize Human Facial Expressions?
Do you think of your dog as a family member? You’re not alone―many dog owners consider their pooches to be family. After all, our dogs are often a close friend―our best friend. We...
Why You Need A GPS Pet Tracker for Your Dog
Whether you’re navigating the wilds of the Amazon River or the boroughs of New York City, GPS is a great tool for pinpointing your location. But, have you thought about using GPS to track your...
Dog Approved: The Very Best Dog Treats
These are certainly challenging times for us all. The calamitous messes of world-wide civil unrest, political upheavals, and the coronavirus pandemic have put us all on edge. But, there is a...
The Absolute Best Cat Toys for these Uncertain Times
There’s no doubt that all cat parents want the very best cat toys for their favorite felines. We think all pet owners―especially cat lovers―will agree. But, the COVID-19 pandemic has created trying...
It’s A Good Time to Groom Your Dog at Home
Got the stay-at-home blues? Does your Poodle look like Disney Studios Shaggy Dog? If you answered ‘yes’ to either question or both, then this may just be the time to learn how to do your own dog...
Best Tailwind Tribes for Pet Bloggers
If you haven't heard of Tailwind or Tailwind Tribes it's a great way for you to get more visibility for your Pinterest pins and profile. It's like group boards, but on steroids and without all the...
Don’t Let Your Pup Make a Mess of the Pavement
We’ve all been there: enjoying a pleasant walk with the family, or even walking through town and then stepping in something rather unpleasant. It’s enough to ruin a family day out, a good pair of...
Pet Business Marketing: The 5 Pillars of Success
Understanding the steps to successful pet business marketing is vital if you want a business that thrives. I know that some of the readers of Pet Hooligans run pet focused businesses and so...
Feeding Your Dog A Homemade Diet
Some people like to start their young dogs on a homemade meat and veggie diet. Typically, they’ll keep feeding a homemade ration for the dog’s entire life. The belief is that a cooked or raw diet is...
7 Ways a Dog Makes Your Life Better
Yes you love your dog, but did you know he or she is making you happier and healthier. That’s actual science! And here we have 7 reasons why. Keeps Your Heart Healthy Many studies have shown that...
The Easter Bunny Has a Message For You
Many of you know I love bunnies. I have shared my home with two house rabbits, Tilly and Bertie, and I hope to adopt more in the future. They make wonderful pets – but if, and only if, you are...
5 Alternative Ways to Ease Your Dog’s Arthritis Pain
What is arthritis? As with humans, arthritis is a very painful condition in affected dogs. It is usually due to cartilage degeneration. This degeneration may be related to obesity, diet, age,...
Litter Box Training Your Adopted Kitten
Sometimes life drops an unexpected new member into our households in the form of an unweaned, orphaned or abandoned kitten. This can happen if the mother cat should suddenly die from birthing...
Train and Challenge Your Growing Pup With Fun
In the U.S.—no, make that everywhere—obesity is not just a people problem. Sadly, obesity is affecting dogs as well. And, like obese kids, overweight pups will suffer from bad health as they become...
Be Proactive—Protect Your Pet Before It Goes Missing
No one likes to think about the possibility of losing their beloved dog or cat, but the reality is that it can happen to any pet at anytime—and it happens a lot. In fact, every few seconds there’s a...
Bertie’s Christmas Wish
Bertie was a small black rabbit with a white smudge on his nose and a fluffy white tail to match. He lived with Penny and her parents and he was looking forward to his very first Christmas. Every...
Choosing A Good Cat Breed For Your Household
Are you contemplating bringing a cat into your house? Have your children been pestering you to get a pet for a long time now? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you should not hesitate...
The Horse Beginner Part 2
If you missed part one of this article you can find it here. Cantering for More When I think back on it and looking at my notes of my riding experience and learning to ride a horse I am constantly...
The Horse Beginner
When I think about riding a horse, the first thing I thought of was how great it would be being that high off the ground and not falling off. That's the first couple of things that come to mind. The...
Eco-Friendly Living With Your Dog
Many of us are now much more environmentally aware, and the good news is that our dogs can also play their part. Here are seven ways to ensure your pooch lives an eco-friendly life. Eco-friendly...
7 Pros and Cons to Sharing Your Life With a Pug
Pugs have often been described as a whole lot of dog wrapped in a little package. The breed’s name comes from the Latin ‘Pugnum’ or ‘Pugno’ meaning ‘fist’ or ‘fight’. The name has nothing to do with...