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How To Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter

Winter is just around the corner! While the season can be fun when you are sitting by a fire and sipping some hot chocolate, it can be a little ruff. This is especially true when you have to take your pup outside for a walk.

As a pup parent, I am always concerned about my dog’s well-being. I’m also from Southern California, where it rarely drops below 60 degrees, so I didn’t know what to do when I moved to a colder climate, and it started snowing. Unfortunately, my dog, who is also a proud California girl, understandably did not want to go outside until I figured out how to keep her nice and warm.

Here are some tips I have figured out through trial and error that can be helpful to pup parents during the winter season.

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What To Know About Feeding Your Dog Pumpkin

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to prepare for what is arguably the most delicious day of the year. Now, if you are anything like me, you may have the habit of sharing your food with your dog. As a responsible pup parent, however, I always make sure that whatever I’m giving my pup is safe for her to eat.

Now, this can be a little tricky with food that is traditionally served at Thanksgiving. For instance, stuffing and turkey are too high in sodium for your pup to safely enjoy. Thankfully, there is an ingredient in many Thanksgiving recipes that is a-okay for your pup to consume.

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Are Essential Oils Dangerous To Dogs?

As of late, essential oils have had an increase in popularity for several reasons. According to WebMD, these oils, which are “concentrated extractions from plants,” can have a myriad of benefits. For instance, some people may find lavender oil relaxing and tea tree oil can prevent fungal infections.

That being said, if you are a pup parents, you need to be careful with how you use and store essential oils.

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5 Tips For Bringing Your Dog To The Office

Being a pup parent during the pandemic has been a complex situation. While quarantining and having in your home 24/7 hasn’t been the greatest, your furry friend probably enjoys company. With offices now opening up again, you’ll likely have to leave your home again. Thankfully, there are quite a few businesses that have dog-friendly offices, so your pup doesn’t have to be all by their lonesome.

That being said, many dogs have a difficult time adapting to any new environment. Here are some tips for bringing your dog to the office to make sure that everything goes without a hitch. After all, you don’t want to be fired because your dog was excitable and broke the fax machine, even though it is an obsolete form of technology.

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7 Tips On How To Navigate Flying With Your Dog

Going to the airport is not always the most pleasant endeavor, especially if you are taking your pet with you along for the journey. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, flying is arguably even worse. The last time I flew I had to run to the terminal, which changed at the last minute, while wearing a N95, which fogged my glasses. I could barely see, it was a nightmare. I digress.

Here at Woof Republic, we want your next trip with your pooch to go as smoothly as possible. To ensure that this happens, we’ve compiled some information that travelers who are bringing their furry friends will likely find useful.

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5 Awesome Labor Day Activities To Do With Your Dog

Labor Day is just around the corner! For many Americans, this means that you will soon have an extended weekend. If you are like me and are not used to having time off, you may not know what to do with yourself. Well, if you have a canine companion, we, obviously, recommend that you spend the day with them. Here are some suggestions of what you do this Labor Day with your pooch by your side.

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Fall Foods That Are Dangerous For Your Dog

Now, most pup parents already know that our furry friends can’t have autumnal treats, like pumpkin pie or a big pot of chili (which happens to be the two only things I eat during the months of September, October, and November). Some dog owners, however, may not be aware that there are also seasonal fruits and vegetables that you should never give your precious pup. Here are some fall foods to avoid.

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6 Super Fun Ways To Celebrate National Dog Day

On August 26, 2004, pet expert Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day to honor our furry friends. I know that my life has improved immensely since getting my pup and she, like all dogs, deserves to be celebrated. If you are a pup parent, you likely feel the same way. However, it can be difficult to plan out the perfect day to let your dog know how much you love them. To make your job a little bit easier, here are ideas on how you can celebrate the pawsome holiday.

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How To Prepare Your Dog For Your Relationship Breakup

Going through a breakup is never easy. This is especially true if you share a dog with your soon-to-be ex-partner. Even if you decide that you will have joint custody of your furry friend, it still likely will be an upsetting and confusing time for them. They may be wondering why they can only see one of their pup parents only some of the time.

Fortunately, there are some steps you can take that can help prepare your dog for your relationship break up.

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