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Did you know that the love of a pet is incredibly powerful? Just being around a dog can lower your blood pressure! That’s just one of the many ways they keep our hearts healthy. Their playful walks keep us active, and their constant companionship helps us feel less lonely. With their big, loving hearts, dogs […]

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Have you ever reached into the fridge, stomach growling, only to find last week’s sandwich staring back at you? It might still look decent—maybe even tempting—but that little voice in your head warns you, Don’t do it. A cautious sniff confirms it: this is a bad idea. You toss it, knowing that eating questionable food […]

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The holiday season can be filled to the brim with wonderful, bright & merry cheer, but we also know it can include a cup of chaos, a spoonful of commotion, and a dash of pure craziness. It can’t be helped—there’s so much happening this time of year. Families and friends gather, gifts are exchanged, people […]

Hearing loss in dogs is more common than many realize, affecting dogs of all ages and breeds. While we know dogs have a keen nose (they can wake up from a sound sleep to the smell of bacon), our furry sidekicks also have excellent hearing; think about when you open their favorite treat bag from […]

We’ve been itching to tackle a subject that’s sure to have bugged you at some point: fleas and ticks. These tiny terrors turn our pets into scratch-happy maniacs! They can jump into our lives without any notice and catch us and our furry besties by surprise. While we often hear that fleas and ticks pop […]

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Shower your happy hound with tasty food that is nutritious and healthy, and try not to overindulge them with too many treats. Balance is key!

Being sick is no fun at all, and even though our happy hounds can’t talk, they would wholeheartedly agree.

The right diet, exercise and vaccinations—not to mention ample hugs and kisses—are essential for keeping Rover robust—both in body and in mind.    Preparedness is also key, however. Accidents happen. Dogs are always eating stuff off the ground. They get sores, which they can’t help but lick. And the vet isn’t always available, or affordable. […]

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On the heel of National Train Your Dog Month in January, how is your dog training progressing in February? If you never quite started training your pup, consider professional dog training from Happy Hound. We offer different courses to suit different ages, breeds and temperaments. Or maybe you started training but have hit a plateau […]

As another year begins, many of us resolve to improve ourselves or contribute more to our community. Why leave Fido out of the fun? Many common New Year’s resolutions we make for ourselves – eat right, exercise, more quality time together, make great goals for your dog, too. Committing to healthy goals for the new […]

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