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Welcome to my Small Dog Place Blog. This is the place to find all the new additions as well as updates to older pages. If you haven't visited Small Dog Place in awhile, this is the page to find. That way, you know you haven't missed anything.
Apr 13, 2024
Understanding Small Puppy Behavior: What's Normal Behavior
Understanding small puppy behavior will help you bond with your new pet by decoding puppy behavior. Puzzling, amusing, and strange behaviors expained.
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Apr 13, 2024
Dog Boots: 5 Important Reasons Why Your Dog Needs Them
Dog Boots can be a critical part of your pet's wardrobe not only in winter but also for protection against hot payments. Find out what other uses they serve.
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Apr 13, 2024
Choosing Snug Dog Collars for Your Small Breed Dog
Why Snug Dog Collars? Should your dogs wear a tight collar? How to know when it's too snug, too loose. Tips for finding the perfect collar for your dog.
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Apr 12, 2024
Small Dog, Big City: What to Know About Raising a Dog in the City
Some people think raising a dog in the city is a bad idea, but it's anything but bad. Tips and tricks for living the urban lifestyle with your dog.
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Apr 12, 2024
Entertaining Your Small Dog All Year Long
Entertaining your small dog takes a bit of creativity and ingenuity but we've got you covered: Here's some ideas for each season of the year.
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Apr 11, 2024
Superfoods for Dogs: Top Choices to Boost Your Dog's Health
This superfoods for dogs guide will identify your best options to keep your dog feeling great and looking good. Nutritional information is provided for each superfood.
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Apr 10, 2024
Tips For Finding A Dog-Friendly Hotel - Hotel Stays With Your Dog
Whether you are traveling for fun, relocating, or need a dog -friendly hotel to keep your pet safe while you work, here are some tips to make your search easy.
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Apr 10, 2024
Small Dogs: The Ultimate Guide to Finding The Right Dog For You
If small dogs are your passion, start here to decide which breeds are right for you, your family, and your lifestyle.
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Apr 10, 2024
Ultimate Dog Names Resource: Index to All Dog and Puppy Names
Need some good dog names ? Hundreds of thousands of dog names are referenced on this page. Rules for naming your puppy and suggestions for the perfect name
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Apr 10, 2024
Dog Pests All Owners Should Worry About
Mention dog pests and most people think of fleas and ticks, but there are many others all pet owners should know.
Apr 09, 2024
Pros and Cons of Raw Dog Food Diet
Considering raw dog food? This post looks at the pros and cons of feeding your dog a raw dog food diet so you can be better informed before making the switch.
Apr 09, 2024
Health Benefits of Dogs: 5 Powerful Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier
There are many health benefits of dogs that include not only physical but emotional and even mental
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Apr 09, 2024
Divorce Dog Custody: Who Gets to Keep the Dog in a Divorce?
Divorce dog custody cases are more common than you think.
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Apr 09, 2024
Why Do Dogs Eat Paper and Tissues: Causes and Solutions
Why do dogs eat paper is a question you're probably asking if you have a paper-eating-dog. There many reasons and also many solutions.
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Apr 09, 2024
Spring Break With Buster the Dog 2024: Tips for a Successful Trip
Spring Break with Buster the dog, in the shadow of COVID-19 provides tips to help you maneuver your travel plans around the corona virus
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Apr 09, 2024
Stem Cell Therapy with Small Dogs: How it Can Help
Stem cell therapy is a relatively new regenerative therapy that harnesses the body’s resources to treat injured areas. Learn how it can help your small dog.
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Apr 09, 2024
FDA Guidelines on CBD for Pets: Compliance and Considerations
FDA guidelines on CBD for pets looks at regulation, the 2018 Farm Bill, the states where CBD is legal and tips to discuss with a veterinarian.
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Apr 08, 2024
Top 10 Dog Training Tips for New Owners
We've compiled a list of ten dog training tips for new owners who want to achieve success with training their new dog.
Apr 08, 2024
Can a Chihuahua Be a Service Dog?
Ever wonder if a chihuahua could be a service dog? They may be small, but they have many traits that help them excel in vital support roles
Apr 08, 2024
Healthy Dog Food - Seven Secrets to Help You Select the Best
A Healthy dog food should be safe and provide the nutrients needed for our favorite fur-friends. Not all live up to this ideal. Discover what you need to know.
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Apr 08, 2024
Dealing with an Aggressive Dog: Top 5 Tips to Consider
Dealing with an Aggressive Dog can be scary and even dangerous, but there is help. Learn how to identify and treat aggression in your dog.
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Apr 08, 2024
Moving with Pets: 5 Things to Consider When Small Dogs Make a Big Move
Moving with pets is stressful, both to us and our dogs. But there are ways we can help make the transitions easier through some thoughtful planning.
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Apr 08, 2024
Types of Assistance Dogs: (Service, Therapy, Emotional Support)
Discover the different types of assistance dogs including the various types of service dogs, therapy and emotional support animals.
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Apr 08, 2024
Pet-Friendly Interior Design Tips: Make Your Rooms Sparkle
Our Pet-Friendly Interior Design Tips can help make your next big project a hit with the people and the pets in your life.
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Apr 08, 2024
Your Pet Has a Pre-Existing Condition: What are Your Options?
If your pet has a pre-existing condition, do you have any options when it comes to veterinary expenses? The good news is that you do have choices.
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Apr 08, 2024
Small Dog Activities for the Mental Health of Both Pet and Owner
Did you know that spending time with your small dog can improve your physical and mental health? But what are the best small dog activities to accomplish this?
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Apr 07, 2024
Small Dog Diseases: Common Ailments and What to Do About Them
Small dog diseases is a comprehensive index of health issues common in small dogs listed in alphabetical order
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Apr 07, 2024
Your Dog Has Bad Breath? Seven Ways to Go from Stinky to Fresh
When your dog has bad breath, there is nothing fun about being greeted by a four-legged friend with a big stinky slobbery kiss at the end of the day.
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Apr 07, 2024
Choosing The Right Dog Chew Toys Without Chewing Through Your Budget
Dog chew toys are practically a must for busy puppies and older dogs that love to chew. Learn how to choose the best while leaving the rest behind.
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Apr 07, 2024
Plane Travel with Dogs in 2024: 6 Tips to Make Your Trip Safe and Fun
If plane travel with dogs or just one favorite small dog is in your future, you will want to know how to make it safe and relatively care free.
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Apr 07, 2024
How-to Guide Your Senior Dog Into Aging with Ease: Safety Health, Diet
As a senior dog ages, some changes may be necessary for his care. Discover how you can create a happy, safe environment for your aging dog.
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Apr 07, 2024
World's Fastest and Cutest Dogs for Racing
Who are the Fastest and Cutest Dogs for Racing? We searched and found 11 breeds that make the list.
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Apr 07, 2024
Which Small Dog Breeds Are the Healthiest?: Does Cuteness Matter?
If you're wondering which small dog breeds are the healthiest, here's a list of the top breeds. Also, find our tips to improve your dog's health.
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Apr 07, 2024
Dog DNA Testing: What are They, What They Tell Us, Why DNA your Dog?
Dog DNA testing has become popular, especially for those who adopt dogs with questionable parentage. All tests are not the same. What you need to know.
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Apr 06, 2024
Your Own Pet Fashion Line? What You Need to Know Before Starting
Are you one of those fashion-forward animal lovers wanting to launch your very own pet fashion line? Read this first before you start.
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Apr 06, 2024
Do You Believe that Small Dogs are More Aggressive?
Are Small Dogs More Aggressive than large breed dogs? There are many reasons dogs are aggressive, but many people think small dogs are very aggressive. Truth?
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Apr 03, 2024
British Dog Names for your English Born Dog Breed
British dog names are so popular for so many breeds that originated in the U.K. See if one of these would be perfect for your new puppy.
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Apr 03, 2024
Creating a healthy home environment for your dog and you
Creating a healthy home environment for your dog and you is the first to ensuring everyone stays heathy
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Mar 25, 2024
Boy Puppy Names Beginning with H | Small Dog Place
Boy Puppy Names Beginning with H gives you plenty of ideas for naming your new dog all beginning with the letter H
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Mar 25, 2024
Dog Names Female: Thousands of Great Girl Names for that New Puppy
Dog Names Female is the first in a series of pages on cute girl puppy names
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Mar 24, 2024
Matted Dog? Ten Tips for Removing Mats from your dog’s Coat
Do you have a matted dog? Learn how to remove them easily without causing stress to your dog.
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Mar 24, 2024
Why Do Dogs Lick Everything? Is it a Kiss or Something Else?
Why do dogs lick is a question people ask frequently. Is it affection or is there another explanation. Learn how to understand a dog's licking behavior.
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Mar 24, 2024
Your New Puppy Not Eating? Older Dog off His Food? Find Out Why
Worried about a puppy not eating or an older dog who refuses to eat can mean that something is not right. Find answers here.
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Mar 24, 2024
General Anxiety in Dogs: Could Your Nervous Dog Use Some Help?
General anxiety in dogs is more common than you think. Discover how to identify and get help for your nervous or fearful dog.
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Mar 24, 2024
Crate Training Small Dogs: A Win-Win Situation for You and your Dog
Crate Training Small Dogs: So Many people use crates to train their puppies these days that it is almost considered the norm for house training a small dog. Learn how to do it right.
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Mar 24, 2024
Clipping Dog Nails: Comprehensive step-by-step Tutorial
Clipping Dog Nails is easier than you think. So, stop dragging your dog to the vet or groomer to get his nails clipped, doing it yourself. Here's How
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Mar 24, 2024
20 Best Dog Breeds for Seniors and Retirees | Small Dog Place
20 Best Dog Breeds for Seniors provides 20 top choice dog breeds for retirees. Links to information on each breed.
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Mar 24, 2024
5 Basic Dog Commands Every Small Dog Owner Should Teach
Here's 5 basic dog commands that any dog should know. Step by step instructions with pictures.
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About Janice (author and voice behind this site)
Having lived with dogs and cats most of her life, Janice served as a veterinary technician for ten years in Maryland and twelve years as a Shih Tzu dog breeder in Ohio.
Her education includes undergraduate degrees in Psychology with a minor in biology, Early Childhood Education, and Nursing, and a master's in Mental Health Counseling.
She is a lifelong learner, a dog lover, and passionate about the welfare of animals. Her favorite breed for over 50 years has been the Shih Tzu, but she has also lived with poodles, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, beagles, English bulldogs, carin terriers, and a Cocker Spaniel.
When not writing, reading, and researching dog-related topics, she likes to spend time with her eight Shih Tzu dogs, husband, and family, as well as knitting and crocheting. She is also the voice behind Miracle Shih Tzu and Smart-Knit-Crocheting
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