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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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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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Preventing and Treating Lyme Disease in Dogs

One of the most exciting parts of summer is spending more time outdoors with your dog. While you’re planning days at the beach, hiking, and blazing new trails it is also important to think about …

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The Most Dog-Friendly National Parks in the United States

If road-tripping with your dog is something you might like to do, consider planning your route around some of our wonderful National Parks and trails. You may not know that many of our National Par…

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10 Road Trips Tips with Your Dog for a Smooth Ride

Heading out on the road with your pup? Trainer Ari Pomo (CPDT-KA, PSRI) gives us tips and tricks for ensuring a smooth itinerary.

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Fascinating Facts About Dog Motherhood

Watching a dog become a new mom is one of the most beautiful things in life. Many dogs are great mothers and love to care for their new babies. We rounded up 10 interesting facts about dog motherho…

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When is it Safe to Separate Puppies from their Mother?

There’s nothing in the world cuter than a young puppy. When you meet your puppy for the first time you might be tempted to take them right home and start bonding. But should you do this? It depen…

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