How Well Can Dogs Really See?

Throughout most of my life, I was under the impression that dogs could only see black and white. Although, I did suspect that this wasn’t true, as my childhood dog had an incredible fashion sense and almost made sure that her outfits were perfectly color-coordinated.

So this leads us to the question, how much do really see in terms of their vision, color, and depth perception?

Here’s what we know.

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How To Deal With Your Dog's Anxiety When Your Kids Go Back To School

Back-to-school is approaching, meaning that many children headed back to the classroom. This may be upsetting to your precious pooch, as they will likely be missing their playmate who they spent a ton of time over the summer. As many dogs don’t understand the importance of education, they may feel like their BFF is just abandoning them for no good reason. Thankfully, there are few steps to help your furry cope while your kids are at school.

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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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How To Support Your Grieving Dog After The Loss Of Another Family Dog

It is devastating absolutely devastating when you lose a dog. I still get emotional when I talk about my childhood dog, who passed away ten years ago.

Losing your furry friend becomes even more complicated if you have a surviving canine companion. It is believed dogs do feel grief when they lose a loved one. However, they do not understand the concept, meaning the situation is extremely upsetting and confusing.

Fortunately, there are a few steps to help support your grieving dog.

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What DOGust Means For Rescue Dogs

If you adopted your canine companion from a shelter, you likely don’t know their actual birthday, which is a shame because dogs are really into birthday parties. Thankfully, thirteen years ago, North Shore Animal League America decided to make August 1st “the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs and rescue pets,” as reported by the Union Springs Herald. The annual celebration is known as DOGust.

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How To Cope With Loss And Grief After Your Dog Has Passed

One of my saddest moments growing up was when my family had to put down our beloved poodle Molly. I was completely inconsolable for weeks. Every pup parent who has lost their canine companion devastating it to no longer have your furry friend by your side. Seeing their collar and leash is enough to make you burst into tears.

As incredibly painful it is, there are some steps that can help make the mourning at least somewhat bearable.

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Best Dog Parks In Los Angeles

Thankfully, the City of Angels has so many wonderful dog parks, where you and your pup can have the time of your lives in a clean, safe environment.  Here are the 4 best dog parks in the Los Angeles area.  Best Dog Parks in Los Angeles. Dog parks include: West Hollywood Dog Park, Bluff Creek Dog Park, Hernon Dog Park and Grands Park Off-Leash Dog Park.

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6 Dog-Friendly Places In Washington D.C. To Visit This Summer

The summer is the perfect time to plan a trip with your furry friend. Obviously, you’ll want to pick a place that has plenty of awesome spots that welcome pets. Look no further than our nation’s capital. That’s right, Washington D.C. happens to be an incredibly dog-friendly city. Here are some places, you should consider visits if you do happen to take a trip to D.C.

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