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I wonder what our dogs would say about us_

What stores are dog friendly?

Dog-Friendly Stores - Whole Dog Journal Wondering what stores are dog friendly? Here’s a list of retail stores in the U.S. that allow you to shop with your well-behaved dog.

What you should know about puppy toys...

Truth 😆❤️

Thanks to Frambark for sharing this important info.

Dog sociability is a spectrum and not one size fits all. Read your dog's body language to understand when or who they're comfortable with to help keep them safe and healthy.

Training with rewards makes training fun for dogs and people

New Study Shows Dogs Trained with Rewards Only are More Optimistic When dogs are trained with methods such as leash jerks, yelling, and shock collars, they have worse welfare than dogs trained solely with food rewards

Did you get a puppy for Christmas? It's time for training! Personalized lessons at your home.

Looking for a place to board your dog when you go on vacation (or even just to the office)? Check out our pet sitting/boarding service.

Pet Sitting With Must Love Dogs pet sitting services you get the peace of mind you need to have a much needed vacation or business trip. It’s an affordable and less stressful alternative to boarding in a…

Framingham has a new dog park. Frambark is located at Farm Pond https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/framingham-dog-park-levan-reid/?fbclid=IwAR1BMMrT-OVLUBJ9qSuH4Lb1Shha2nMtEj-mQdqTpb8jsv3dZxuVQermo0I

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Everyone wonders why dogs eat grass. Here are some thoughts...
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/why-do-dogs-eat-grass-and-should-they-stop/?MailingID=1845&sc=TOTW20220726-CanineEnrichment&st=email&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Why+Do+Dogs+Eat+Grass+%28and+Should+They+Stop%3F%29&utm_campaign=TOTW20220726-CanineEnrichment

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass (and Should They Stop?) - Whole Dog Journal Why do dogs eat grass doesn’t have an easy answer and can be anywhere from they just like it, to wanting more fiber to boredom or upset stomach.

They're building a dog park in Ashland. Read about it.
https://www.ashlandbarkpark.org/

Home | ashlanddogpark The Ashland Bark Park will be an off-leash dog park that welcomes all Ashland residents and their dogs! We will have a fenced-in small-dog/Senior area, as well as a large area for other dogs along with tables and benches, and plenty of p**p bags! It will be sustained by volunteers and donors. We hav...

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This is cute.

Friday Funny

What is cooperative care?

Cooperative Care: Giving Your Dog Choice and Control - Whole Dog Journal Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

Too true🙂

Do dogs smile?

Do Dogs Smile? - Whole Dog Journal Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

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social media for dogs

Social media for dogs 🐶🐹🐕🐩 🤣😂

Did you know that many victims of domestic violence are afraid to leave their abuser because they are concerned about their pet?
The Purple Leash Project helps bring and keep pets and people together when faced with domestic violence. Learn more at purpleleashproject.com

Can they eat that? Check out the chart.

We came across this helpful chart to know which fruits and vegetables are safe for your dogs. Good to know as the farmers market season ramps up!

Take care in hot weather.

New England is dealing with a roller coaster of temperatures this Spring, so we’re reminding you early this year! Take a moment to consider how best to keep your pup’s paws safe in the heat, whether that means staying home or getting a bit creative!

Also, consider adding elevated beds and cooling pads to your indoor and outdoor furniture collections!
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Study found that "aggression, compulsive behaviors, destructive behaviors, and excessive barking were all reduced" in dogs that had attended reward based training before 6 months of age. Also continuing to practice what dog owners learned in training classes helped reduce the odds of puppy developing aggression as adults.
https://www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/post/preadolescenttraining?fbclid=IwAR2P4zBAiNn2BtsIKHk4CD9dN-cOYc7GW91hJi1a6dlmu0wVkJeR49ifX6o

Did you know that your body language speaks to your dog (maybe more than your words!)?

What Your Body Language Says To Your Dog - The Dogington Post It’s quite common for people to have the best intentions of being friendly towards a dog, and yet, inadvertently come across as rude, annoying, or threatening when it comes to the dog’s natural instincts and perceptions. Those who work professionally with dogs have learned that there is, in fact...