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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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The Life Aquatic: Teaching Your Dog to Love the Water

For many people, summer fun means pools, beaches, hiking through creeks, and even spending time on a boat. But what about your pup? If you’re contemplating having them join you we put together so…

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Yorkie 101: Is a Yorkie the Right Dog for You?

At around 7 inches tall and weighing just 7 pounds, the Yorkshire terrier (Yorkie for short) can fit a lot of personality into their tiny bodies. If you’re looking for a new best friend and have …

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Dog-friendly Snacks for a Long Hike or Run

Being active with your dog is a great way to bond while getting in some exercise. If you’re planning some longer hikes or runs you might throw some trail mix, beef jerky, or gummies in your pack …

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Top 10 Athletic Dog Breeds

Looking to add a dog to your family? One of the first things new pet parents will want to consider is how their potential pup will fit into their lifestyle. Live in an apartment? Maybe you want to …

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Taking Care of Your Large Breed Dog

While there are plenty of myths around the internet about raising puppies and dogs, one thing that’s definitely not a myth is that large breed dogs have some special needs when it comes to making…

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Decoding Behaviors in Your Small Breed Dog

If you’ve ever owned (or know) a small breed dog, you may have seen some expressions of what is affectionately known as small dog syndrome. Never fear, small dog syndrome isn’t a disease, it’…

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Car Safety Tips for Short and Long Trips with Your Dog

From the very necessary trips to the vet or more fun places like daycare, hiking, and even vacation, there will be times when you need your pup to get in the car with you. Just like you want to kee…

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Feeding Your Large Breed Dog

When it comes to big dogs, we know they have some big appetites, but do you know about how to best meet their nutritional needs? Learn how to support your large breed dog as they grow from puppies …

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What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Chicken Bone

If you and your pup are city dwellers, you may have a bone to pick with the hazards the two of you face just walking down the street. One thing many urban pup parents will tell you they encounter r…

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Adventure Tails: Light Summer Reads for Dog Lovers

Planning your summer reading list? We’ve got you covered. Check out these 8 books for some tales of adventure (and cute dogs, we never get sick of reading about cute dogs). Grab your own pup, a h…

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