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  • Letting Your Dog Sleep in the Bed

    Pretty girl sleeping with her small chihuahua dog Learn about the different things you should consider before letting your dog sleep in your bed with you.

  • Pet Safety: Puppy-Proofing Your Home | Hill's Pet

    Playful and intelligent puppies investigate objects by touching, chewing and tasting them. Growing puppies love to explore, but need protection from household items that are dangerous if swallowed.

  • Bringing your puppy home

    Consider these suggestions when deciding to get a puppy for the first time. Follow these tips to ensure you provide your puppy with the best care.

  • Where to get your puppy from

    Explore the various options you have when it comes to getting for a new puppy. Learn the benefits of shelters, rescues, breeders, and other organizations.

  • Time apart

    Learn the implications of leaving a puppy, or any dog, home alone for significant periods of time, and steps you should take before you leave.

  • Treat your dog for life – not just for Christmas

    Everyone likes a little treat every now and then - and especially now that Christmas is coming. But although it's tempting to give your dog scraps from the table, many popular yuletide treats can actually be dangerous for his health.

  • Introducing the collar and lead

    180680638 If you're considering getting a new puppy, then you should know the importance of collars, leashes and ID tags to their safety. Learn what you need to know.

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  • Are Dogs Really Colour Blind?

    While for a long time it was accepted as fact that dogs could only see in black and white, science has proven that's not the case. But what colours can dogs see, and why don't they see the way we do? Read on to learn all about dog vision and how your dog perceives their world.

  • Do Dogs Feel Guilt or Shame?

    Does shaming your dog have a positive effect, or are you just encouraging more bad behavior? Learn more about how he interprets feelings of guilt & shame.

  • How Dogs Show Affection for Their Owners After Long Absences

    Learn why your dog might be eating his own stool or the poo of other animals. Find out what you can do to try and change this behavior in your dog.

  • Eating Dog Poo

    Learn why your dog might be eating his own stool or the poo of other animals. Find out what you can do to try and change this behavior in your dog.

  • When chewing becomes destructive

    Dogs use chewing as a means of discovery, but it can often be destructive to your property. Learn ways you can help correct this costly behavior.

  • How to Handle Dogs That Dig

    180680638 Learn why your dog likes to dig and what steps you can take to prevent him from digging in the future.

  • Strange Behaviours You've Probably Noticed in Your Dog

    While head tilting has never been studied scientifically, according to Mental Floss, dog behaviourists have a number of theories as to why your dog sometimes cocks his head to the side when you speak to him.

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  • Choosing the Best Toys for Your Dog

    Play is an essential part of every dog's life. Find out what types of dog toys help them exercise and strengthen their bond with you.

  • Why Your Dog Should Exercise | Hill's Pet

    Just like humans, dogs are suffering in greater and greater numbers from obesity. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 54 percent of dogs are overweight.

  • Playing with your dog

    Find out different ways you can provide your big dog with the exercise he needs to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

  • Learning through play

    Puppies learn through play, so you can help them understand the world a little better by following our helpful tips for safe puppy play.

  • Show Your Love And Exercise Your Dog

    Discover the benefits of exercise for your dog as well as additional tips on how to keep your dog active and healthy.

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