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Marissa Taffer

Marissa Taffer is a consultant, writer and strategist based in Philadelphia. She lives and works with her rescue dog Charlie, a certified therapy dog.

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How To Get A Dog To Take A Pill: 8 Simple Tricks For Uncooperative Pups

Throughout your dog’s life, you will need to give them medication. This might include monthly preventatives, ointments, ear or eye drops and many kinds of pills. They could need antibiotics for a…

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Excessive Drinking in Dogs: How Much is Too Much? An Expert Explains.

Figuring out how much water your dog needs to drink can be tricky. There are many factors including temperature, diet, medications, activity level and the size and breed of your dog. Even if your p…

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Collie Temperament: 6 Personality Traits Explained to Get to Know Collies Better

Described by the American Kennel Club as devoted, graceful and proud, the collie is ranked 38th on their list of most popular breeds. While many people think of Lassie when they think of the collie…

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6 Best Small Dogs for Seniors: Pick Your Perfect Companion

Having a dog can be wonderful for anyone, especially those who are considered “senior citizens”. If someone is older or has limited mobility, they may not want a highly active dog or even a pup…

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Is Garlic Safe for Dogs? Benefits & Risks of the Stinky Bulb

Garlic. It’s a polarizing food. Some people love garlic and can’t get enough yet others can’t stand it. However you feel about it, garlic is a staple in many culture’s cuisines and there ar…

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Why is Cat Food Bad for Dogs? 4 Side Effects Explained

While dogs and cats can coexist peacefully in your home, its fine for them to share the couch but there is some sharing that can be dangerous for your dog. Your cat’s toys and food should not be …

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7 Chihuahua Pros And Cons: Should You Get A Chi?

Small and mighty is the most accurate way to describe Chihuahuas. These petite pups have larger than life personalities. If you live in an apartment or don’t have a big back yard, you may have co…

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How To Teach A Dog To Stay? A Complete Guide On What To Do

When it comes to basic obedience, the stay can be one of the hardest commands to teach your dog. It is important that your dog learns to stay for a few reasons. One could be a safety issue, like te…

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Is Parsley Good for Dogs? Incredible Benefits of Herbs for Pooches

Other than using parsley as a garnish to make our food look fancy, many of us don’t even know what else to do with it. Can you actually eat it? Does it taste good? There are actually two varietie…

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Working From Home With Your Dog: A Complete Survival Guide

Learn how to be productive with your dog while working from home.

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