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Shop Small with the DogWatch® 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs and Dog Lovers!

The Holiday season is in full swing, and DogWatch® is here to help you find the perfect gift for the dog or dog-lover in your life and make this Holiday season the best one yet!

The DogWatch® Annual Holiday Gift Guide brings you quality items from small businesses to encourage you to shop local. These gifts aren’t only unique and support small businesses, but they’re sure to impress, delight, and brighten your favorite dog or dog-lover!

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Turkey Day Safety!: How To Include Your Pets In Your Holiday Celebrations

Thanksgiving is one of the oldest traditions in the United States. This celebration serves as an opportunity to give thanks for family, friends, and food. With guests arriving, the kitchen busy with preparation and cooking, travel plans being made, or your home being rearranged for Thursday’s big meal, it can be easy for your pets to get lost in the shuffle.

However, you should consider your four-legged family member’s safety during the holiday weekend. Here’s what they should and shouldn’t be eating, how to make spending the holiday away from home easier for them, and how to help them feel more comfortable when your home becomes the center of holiday festivities!

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How To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks: Yes, It’s Possible

The adage goes that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. However, the proverb refers more to people who are stuck in their ways rather than your actual canine’s cognitive abilities. Dogs are creatures of habit who, if they are physically capable, can learn new obedience commands and skills at any age.

Teaching an older dog new tricks can help reestablish or establish new boundaries, adjust your dog to new family dynamics, prepare them for travel, and refresh obedience commands to promote proper behavior.  All it requires is training, patience, time, and effort.

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Taking A Hike: How To Keep Your Dog Safe While On The Trail

Hiking is the perfect way to give your dog a full day of exercise while exploring new surroundings and new smells. Whether it’s a casual mile in the woods, a day-long journey scaling a high-altitude peak, or anywhere in between, there are some safety precautions you should be taking to keep both you and your dog safe.

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