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Nutrition

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How to Teach Your Dog “Touch” — A Step-By-Step Guide 
How to Teach Your Dog “Touch” — A Step-By-Step Guide 

This trick can help your dog build confidence in new environments, redirect them in the presence of a trigger or stressor, and even acts as a reliable recall command during off-leash activities. Plus, it’s a great way to entertain and exercise.

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Bovine Colostrum: The Super Nutrient You Didn’t Know Your Dog Needed
Bovine Colostrum: The Super Nutrient You Didn’t Know Your Dog Needed

One super nutrient that’s getting a lot of air time is bovine colostrum. But what is it and what are the benefits of adding it to your dog’s routine?

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How to Hack Dog Allergies 
How to Hack Dog Allergies 

Spring means showers, flowers, and, for many of us, the arrival of peak allergy season (dogs included). But how do you know if your dog is struggling with seasonal allergies?

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The Best Food for Your Dog (Is the Least Processed One)
The Best Food for Your Dog (Is the Least Processed One)
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Dog Poop and the Art of Stool Gazing
Dog Poop and the Art of Stool Gazing

Dogs can't text (yet). And they definitely can’t verbalize their feelings or describe ailments (which makes it challenging for dog parents to identify health issues promptly).

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The Gut-Brain Connection and Its Impact on Your Dog’s Health
The Gut-Brain Connection and Its Impact on Your Dog’s Health

Translation: Consuming a complete and balanced diet filled with whole foods and key micro and macronutrients promotes optimal physical and mental health. (Eating right gives the body and the mind an advantage.)

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Lifestyle

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Gifts for Dog People (& the Occasional Cat Person)
Gifts for Dog People (& the Occasional Cat Person)

This holiday season, we’ve got you, your dog, and even some lucky cat people, totally covered. Shop our curated guide for the best modern dog gear (leashes, collars, carriers, beds, toys), apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty must-haves, and even a few novelty items. It’s a nice list — get on it already.

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My Dogs Look and Act Younger on a Raw Food Diet
My Dogs Look and Act Younger on a Raw Food Diet

Cristina, her partner Dahn, and their two dogs, Jazz and Teddy, live a highly active lifestyle. For them, a backpacking trip where they’re logging 12+ miles per day is the norm. That’s why, when it comes to feeding her dogs, Cristina sticks to a raw food diet. 

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The Poetry of Running With Your Pack
The Poetry of Running With Your Pack

You’ll never regret spending more time outside with your dog. You may even run with your dog. Every weekend. With a pack of friends. And their dogs. And take a break to read some poetry by a creek. 

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Meet Maev’s October Dog of the Month
Meet Maev’s October Dog of the Month

This may come as a surprise, but there’s nothing we love more than celebrating dogs. So, each month we’re spotlighting a dog from our community.

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Meet Maev’s September Dog of the Month
Meet Maev’s September Dog of the Month

This may come as a surprise, but there’s nothing we love more than celebrating dogs. So, each month we’re spotlighting a dog from our community.

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Advice

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How to protect your dog’s paws from the snow
How to protect your dog’s paws from the snow

Time to break out the boots.

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How Ernie Got His Smooth Back
How Ernie Got His Smooth Back

For six years, Maev's office dog Ernie struggled with dry, flaky skin, itchiness, and dandruff. Until he made the switch to a raw food diet. Sit down with Ernie’s Dog Parent, Jama, to learn more about his recovery journey and how he went from being itchy, scratchy to soft and shiny.

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Top 5 Tips for Picky Eaters During Their 10-Day Transition
Top 5 Tips for Picky Eaters During Their 10-Day Transition

Changing your dog’s food routine can be a bit of a learning curve — for both their gastrointestinal system/ microbiome and their taste buds — especially if they tend to be a Picky Eater.

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Maev Supplement Bar Review with Life with Klee Kai
Maev Supplement Bar Review with Life with Klee Kai

As someone with dogs who suffer from separation anxiety and display other anxious behaviors too, I wanted to find a supplement designed to promote calm within my Klee Kai.

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5 Things You Need to Level Up Your Dog’s Winter Routine 
5 Things You Need to Level Up Your Dog’s Winter Routine 

When it’s cold, rainy, and/or snowy outside, we highly recommend adding these 5 things to your dog’s routine so you can still walk, jog, hike, and play with them safely and comfortably.

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How to Care For Your Senior Dog
How to Care For Your Senior Dog

Everything You Need to Know About Their Nutrition, Vaccinations, Veterinary Care, Socialization, Physical Activity, and Mental Health

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Maev Puppy School

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4 Big Reasons to Add Bovine Colostrum to Your Puppy’s Routine
4 Big Reasons to Add Bovine Colostrum to Your Puppy’s Routine

Puppyhood is a period of rapid physical growth and cognitive development. To give your puppy a healthy start, it’s imperative to support their systemic (or whole-body) health.

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Am I Ready to be a Dog Parent? 
Am I Ready to be a Dog Parent? 

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already asked yourself the big question: “Am I ready to be a dog parent?”

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How Much Sleep Does My Puppy Actually Need?
How Much Sleep Does My Puppy Actually Need?

In addition to their daily nutritional intake, did you know one of the most impactful ways to keep your puppy happy, healthy, and meeting pivotal developmental milestones is by simply letting them catch zzz’s?

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How to Potty Train Your Puppy
How to Potty Train Your Puppy

Many first-time puppy parents experience a feeling of dread when it comes to potty training (sometimes referred to as house training) their young puppy. Understandably so, it can be time consuming and a bit messy!

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Toxic Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Puppy
Toxic Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Puppy

Unsurprisingly, dogs' primary love language seems to be food. As most dog parents learn, treats are a great motivator when training a puppy, and food positively reinforces behaviors or tasks we’d like our dogs to complete, daily. With this inherent canine food obsession, however, comes the possibility that your dog might sink their teeth into something on the dreaded “never-feed list.”

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Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention
Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Prevention

When it comes to the hot topic of preventative medications — one question we’re frequently asked is — what type of flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is best for my puppy? Let’s start with the basics…

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