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    Dog Behavior – Bad Habits: Digging Holes

    Dog Behavior – Bad Habits: Digging Holes

    Boredom and Separation Anxiety While their human ‘pack members’ are at work, or otherwise away, some dogs might develop a form of separation anxiety. Separation anxiety usually stems from the dog’s belief that they are being left, that their Alpha isn’t going to return. And, consequently, some dogs might take...

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    Dog Behavior – Bad Habits: Chewing on Furniture

    Dog Behavior – Bad Habits: Chewing on Furniture

    Don’t worry! Chewing is often a very natural behavior, and completely normal (teething puppies, for example). Dogs chew for fun, they chew for stimulation, and they chew to relieve anxiety. They love to chew on bones, sticks and just about anything else available. On the other hand, sometimes out beloved...

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    Dog Behavior- Bad Habits: Scratching/Destroying Doors

    Dog Behavior- Bad Habits: Scratching/Destroying Doors

    That should be the first thing done and the absolute best approach to any behavioral pet problem - understand what the cause is! Possible Causes Separation Anxiety: The very first thing you might want to rule out, as a dog owner, is separation anxiety. Is your furry friend left alone...

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    Destructive Behavior: Digging

    Destructive Behavior: Digging

    In last week’s installment on overcoming bad puppy behaviors, we discussed How to Stop Excessive Puppy Barking. This week, we will discuss another common destructive dog behavior: digging.  Why Do Dogs Dig? Digging is a natural behavior for dogs, just like chewing. In the wild, dogs dig to alleviate boredom,...

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    Top 5 New Dog Owner Mistakes

    Top 5 New Dog Owner Mistakes

    Listed here are the top 5 new dog owner mistakes, and how you can avoid them. Inconsistent Routine Dogs thrive on routine, especially when they are young. When pet owners do not follow a precise and consistent routine for their dog’s care – including mealtime, potty time, and play time...

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    5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dog

    5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dog

    The new year brings many opportunities for change, whether starting a new diet or setting goals for your social life. While millions of people worldwide strive for personal change when the calendar starts over, what about our pets? Listed here are five new year’s resolutions to ensure your dog experiences his...

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    Are You Shortening Your Dog’s Life?

    Are You Shortening Your Dog’s Life?

    Any dog owner would be devastated to know that he or she is unconsciously shortening the life of a beloved pet. However, many pet owners unknowing decrease the lifespan of their dogs by engaging in a number of bad habits. Are you guilty of any of these five habits that...

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    ACTIJOY RECEIVES $1.2 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM VAFO HOLDING

    ACTIJOY RECEIVES $1.2 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM VAFO HOLDING

    We are excited to announce that we have received a $1.2 million seed investment from one of the biggest pet food producers in Europe to complete our mission. This is an essential milestone in our development, and we are so thrilled about the opportunities this investment unlocks. Vafo Holding is...