Does a dog walking business appeal to you?

If you are the sort of person who actively likes being with dogs, but are unhappy with the sort of line of work that you are in maybe it's time to combine an activity that you love with a way of earning money! One of the simplest ways of doing this is to start a dog walking business. If you are unsure of what all this would entail then as with any business, it requires research: fortunately there are plenty of pet trade magazines and website that can help with this side of things.

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Dogs for the elderly, which one should you choose

Your elder parent is getting lonely and you think that a dog might be a good option for companionship, but which dog is the best for the elderly? Many factors need to be taken into consideration when thinking about getting a dog to accompany your elder family member, these include difficulty to train the dog, size and temperament of the dog. Read below and learn more.

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Health benefits of owning a pet

It's often stated that dogs are a man's best friend. However, that also rings true for many pet animals, including cats, fish, birds, and exotic animals. Just as all of these pets offer companionship to their owners, beloved animals also provide a significant amount of health benefits to their owners.

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Hiking with your dog: What to take with you

Taking your dog on a hike with you can be an enjoyable experience, provided you have the right hiking gear to accommodate the both of you. Taking your best friend along shouldn’t bog you down with extra gear but you will need to consider where you are going and how long you plan to hike in order to ensure you have what you need for a safe trip.

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Having a pet allergy is the pits

People with allergies should be careful in deciding what type of pet they can safely bring into their home. More than 70 perc...

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Live a long happy life - but only if you have a pet!

For thousands of years people have been looking for the 'Fountain of Youth'. People will stop at nothing to find a way to live longer. Money is no option if a 'break-through' is found that can make us look younger and feel better. The health food and vitamin industry is an every growing billion dollar industry. Fueled by mans need to live longer and feel better people endlessly search for an ever elusive answer. But is the answer really elusive? NO! Studies continually show that owning a pet can extend a persons life and make them happier. This is especially true for older persons who need it the most.

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