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Tips & Advice: General Care & Safety
Pet Poison Prevention Month
March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, here's what you should know about preventing accidental poisoning
Pets can be accidentally harmed by things that are normally safe for humans.
Posted: March 18, 2024;
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Dog Safety,
Health,
General Care & Safety
Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home
Moving into a new home can be both exciting and stressful for humans and pets
While we as humans can understand and rationalize why we may have moved, canines may have…
Posted: February 20, 2024;
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General Care & Safety,
New Home,
Situation Specific,
Dog Safety
How To Show Your Dog Affection
Learn the difference between loving and spoiling your dog. Express affection in positive ways that don’t reinforce bad habits, or miscommunicate - since human expressions of affection can actually sometimes cause dogs stress instead of showing love!
Posted: January 31, 2024;
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General Care & Safety,
Seasonal/Holiday,
Situation Specific
One Step at a Time: A Guide to Successful Dog Walking
Walking our dogs is a great source of exercise for both pets and pet parents. It not only helps keep our canine companions healthy and physically and mentally stimulated, but also strengthens the bond between us. There are several factors for pet parents to consider, however, to keep walks fun and safe for all.
Posted: January 10, 2024;
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Situation Specific,
Health,
General Care & Safety,
Tips for Every Dog
Featured on Redfin: Bark Busters on Potty Training
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in:
Pets bring joy, love, and companionship into our lives, but they also come with a unique set of challenges when it…
Posted: September 12, 2023;
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Corporate News,
General Care & Safety
Pool Safety for Dogs
A dip in a swimming pool is the perfect way for your dog to exercise and beat the summer heat, but there are hidden dangers that may not be obvious to pet parents. Many dogs drown each year from avoidable pool accidents.
Posted: April 15, 2023;
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Having Fun,
Dog Safety,
General Care & Safety
Dog Seeking Attention?
It’s okay to admit the difficult truth – we can’t be with our pups all the time. Our canine companions are bottomless sources of joy and love, but it’s impossible to spend every waking moment with them given the demands of everyday life.
Posted: March 3, 2023;
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Behavior Problems,
General Care & Safety,
Situation Specific
Toilet Training Basics
There’s no way around it: potty training is vital for pet owners and dogs.
Establishing a toilet training routine with puppies (usually at around three months old) requires time, effort, and consistency to yield results, but the benefits are well worth it.
Posted: January 13, 2023;
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General Care & Safety,
Situation Specific,
Puppy Training
Tips for Every Dog - Four Basic Needs
At Bark Busters, we believe that every dog has four basic needs. When these needs aren’t being met, misbehavior will likely follow. Find out more about the four basic needs: food, shelter, safety and leadership, and entertainment.
Posted: January 12, 2023;
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General Care & Safety,
Tips for Every Dog
Know What Poisons Lurk in your Home and Yard
Common household foods and products can be harmful to dogs; here are some situations to avoid
Dogs – especially young ones – are naturally curious creatures.
Posted: September 28, 2022;
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General Care & Safety,
Puppy Training,
Dog Safety
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