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Why Continuing Education Matters in Dog Training and Pet Care
Continuing education is important for pet professionals to keep up with the latest trends in training and pet care.
The Well-Trained Dog
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Three Dog-Friendly Ice Cream Treat Recipes
Three quick and easy ice cream recipes for your dogs.
The Well-Trained Dog
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Three Quick and Easy Valentine's Day Treats For Your Dog
Valentine’s Day is nearly here. It’s a day to show some love so why not do that by making something special for your favorite dog(s)?...
The Well-Trained Dog
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Salem Non-Profit Helps Finance the Health Care Needs of Local Dogs
Stardogz Inc. is celebrating its first year of operation this month. The non-profit was born in February of 2022 by co-founders...
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Trust Your Dog
“Trust Your Dog”. Three simple words. They were on a t-shirt worn by a woman at a barn hunt trial in Harrisonburg over the Memorial Day...
The Well-Trained Dog
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Easter Fun for You and Your Dog
The Easter season signals the start of spring with the days becoming warmer, daylight staying around longer and beautiful flowers...
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Why It's Important to Socialize Your Dog
A few weeks ago I posted a question in a Roanoke Valley pet page. . .”What do you wish you would have known before you got your puppy?” A...
The Well-Trained Dog
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Ten Tips to Help Find Your Missing Pet
Dog theft is nothing new. Perhaps you heard the story last year about Lady Gaga’s dog walker being shot and her dogs stolen. Since the...
The Well-Trained Dog
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Three Quick and Easy Dog-Friendly Pancake Recipes
Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. It goes by many other names, such as Fat Tuesday, Donut Day, and Pancake Day. While you spend the day enjoying...
The Well-Trained Dog
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Greenway Etiquette For You and Your Dog
The “friendly” Golden Retriever was barking and growling from across the street while I was walking a client’s dog. The other dog was...
The Well-Trained Dog
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Dog Walker or Doggie Day Care?
In this age of COVID, many people are getting dogs for the very first time. Others are adding to their pet family. But the ever-changing...
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Should I Hire a Pet Sitter or Board My Cat?
Questions to ask when deciding whether to hire a pet sitter or board your cat.
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Franklin County Welcomes a New Animal Shelter
Franklin County now has a new state-of-the art animal shelter.
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Tips for Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Our canine friends can suffer from periodontal disease just like us. Here are some tips on how to brush their teeth.
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Begin Training Your Puppy Early
Here are some training tips you can do when you first bring your puppy home.
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Eight Reasons to Hire a Dog Walker When You’re Working From Home
Hire a dog walker to help you concentrate and be more productive while working from home.
The Well-Trained Dog
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Summer Safety Tips for Your Dog
Summer is finally upon us with longer days and warmer temperatures. But when the mercury rises, it’s important to keep your dog safe from...
The Well-Trained Dog
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From The Brewery to The Barkery
Facing a downturn in business because of the pandemic, a Roanoke caterer started a dog treat company.
The Well-Trained Dog
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The Benefits of Hiring a Dog Walker
How hiring a dog walker can help you concentrate at work and give you peace of mind.
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Brain Games For You and Your Dog
Learn three different games to play with your dog to keep his mind sharp.
The Well-Trained Dog
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