How long can a dog be in a crate? Most healthy adult dogs handle 4 to 6 hours of daytime crate time and a full night of crated sleep. Puppies under six months need far less — roughly their age in months plus one hour. On October 8, 2026, New Zealand proposed $500 fines for
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Rabies in dogs is a viral brain infection spread through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite, and it is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. Keeping your dog’s rabies vaccine current is the best protection. This week, Los Angeles County confirmed its first rabies-positive raccoon in more than 50 years. What
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A safe dog boarding facility lets you tour every area, requires proof of vaccinations, keeps dogs supervised by trained staff, and has a clear emergency plan. The biggest dog boarding red flags are a refused tour, no vaccination requirements, overcrowding, dirty conditions, and staff who seem disinterested in your dog. Check all nine red flags
The short answer: Off-leash dog rules are simple: only go off-leash where local rules allow it and your recall is reliable around real distractions. Keep your dog leashed near roads, bike paths, and playgrounds — and never let a loose dog approach people, cyclists, or other dogs without permission. On Monday, October 5, 2026, a
The short answer: Yes — Salmonella can contaminate dog food, especially raw diets. Dogs may vomit or get diarrhea, or show no signs while shedding bacteria in their stool. Treat dog food like raw meat: wash your hands and bowls, keep it away from human food, and check FDA recalls. Call your vet if your
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What every dog owner should know Dog flu — canine influenza — is a real, recurring risk for any dog that spends time around other dogs. It spreads quickly in places where dogs gather closely — shelters, kennels, daycares, groomers, and busy dog parks — and it can strike any time of year, not just
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Large dogs are senior at seven, small dogs at ten. Here is what changes in the daily routine, what to track, and what is not just old age.
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Staring at a crate in the corner and a puppy who treats it like a prison cell? You’re not doing anything wrong — you’re just missing the sequence. Learning how to crate train a puppy isn’t about forcing your dog inside and waiting out the protests. It’s about a short, deliberate process that turns the
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