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Not all of us have the luxury of buying a home outright. In fact, if you’re under the age of 35, you’re more likely to be renting than paying off a mortgage. Rentals can be great, and they’re perfect for singles or young couples, but if you’ve got a dog, you might run into trouble. Not every landlord allows animals in the home and some contracts stipulate this as a formality. Still, life is all about perseverance, so just because the contract says one thing, you’re absolutely within your right to try and convince the landlord otherwise. Tip 1. Bring… Read More

In the list to follow, we’re going to look at the ten dog breeds that are prone to overeating and getting… well, a little fat. If you don’t want to be eaten out of house and home or want to avoid having to restock the pantry every day, you might want to keep these doggos on a short leash. Scottish Terrier Scottish Terries don’t have the biggest appetites on this list, but they do have the ability to get chunky fast. That’s all because an underactive thyroid gland which slows down their metabolism. In essence, they don’t burn what they… Read More

All of us who have owned a dog know what it’s like to come inside after a day at work and find the couch soiled, or a suspicious smell emenating from the bathroom. Mistakes happen, and no pup is perfect, but with our guide we’ll help you navigate the first few months of co-habitation and get those potty-training routine down to a tee. We’ll also talk you through breeds that are easier to train than others, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions on the Web. How to potty train a dog Wondering how to potty train your… Read More

There are over 300 cities in the United States with populations of 100,000 people or more, and it’s here that the vast majority of the country’s 70+ million dogs reside. The question is: how friendly are these cities to our four-legged friends? Honest Paws recently undertook a study to uncover the answer, analysing major urban areas against 9 ranking factors. The ranking factors were*: The number of pet-friendly restaurantsThe number of pet-friendly breweriesThe new number of pet-friendly hotelsThe number of pet-friendly beachesThe number of pet-friendly rentalsThe number of dog parksThe number of employed veterinarians in the Metropolitan Statistical AreaThe… Read More