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Never in a million years did I think I would become one of those crazy dog people that loves her fur babies like human children, but after 2 years and 2 dogs I can say confidently and proudly say that I am a DOG MOM! My Watson and Sherlock are a part of the family and as such I show them tons of love and affection in various ways and even scold them every once in a while when they misbehave. I spoil them with treats, playtime, and most of all cuddles. But sometimes it can be difficult to tell if our dogs love us as much as we do them. Here are just 8 ways dogs show their affection for us.

In celebration of National Mutt Day we’re throwing down some of our favorite reasons why mutts are the best!

If you’ve ever leaned in to cuddle your favorite pup and then recoiled at the stench emanating from your dog’s mouth then you’ve come into contact with the dreaded “doggy breath.” Now this isn’t the puppy breath you’re used to, but a, more robust and pungent odor that tends to offend even the most strong stomached of us. Here are just a few facts and fixes for that infamous doggy breath.

Halloween, or Howloween as we like to call it in our household, can be a lot of fun for us hoomans, but for our favorite furry fiends the holiday can be both stressful and dangerous. Read on for our top tips to keep your pups happy and carefree during this hauntingly good holiday.

Lately there has been a lot of conversations going on in the blogosphere around ESAs (Emotional Support Animals) versus Service Dogs. And contrary to what a lot of us dog owners think the two are classified very differently and therefore are afforded different rights. Read on to find out what the difference is between these two very important category of dogs as well as some interesting facts about them.

During the peak summer months the pavement can be a real danger for our four-legged family members. It is important to take the time and do a little research on what you can do to help protect their paws from damage such as burns and overall roughness. Read on for some of our top tips for paw safety in the summer.

If your pups are like Sherlock and Watson then they love a good day at the beach! There’s nothing quite like sun, surf, and sand to help get the pups tired. But make sure you are prepared with these tips to make your next trip to the local beach a fun and safe one.

Whether you have a new puppy or an old timer who’s been around the block there are just those dogs that will chew just about anything in the house from furniture to shoes. So how can you prevent your pup from destroying the legs of your kitchen table that’s been in the family for four generations? Read on for tips and methods on getting your pooch to ditch the shoes for good.

One of the biggest questions I see constantly circulating on the pup parent forums is “what are some of the best toys for aggressive chewers?” So here are just some of the longest lasting toys we have found for dogs that enjoying ripping toys to shreds and tips for finding a suitable chew toy for your dog.

In talking with my sisters and mom, who also have dogs, we somehow got on the topic of our pups (I know, crazy!) and why their paws always smell like Doritos. Now, first of all you might think that we are a little crazy because who goes around smelling their dog’s paws. But I can assure you that we in fact did not suffer from strokes or go insane. We simply notice the corn chip smell of our pups’ paws when they decide to cuddle with us on the couch or in bed. And we were amused to find that these “Dorito paws” as we dubbed them were not mutually exclusive to our own dogs, but in fact common among several of our friend’s pooches as well. So why exactly do some dog’s paws smell like Doritos and others not?

Keeping your dog entertained while you’re at home is a challenge on its own and when you’re away it can be exponentially more difficult. Here are a few fun and creative ways to occupy your pup when you’re out and about.