Dog Attacks: What Are My Legal Rights?

Dog Attacks: What Are My Legal Rights?

I’m sure at some point in your life you and/or your dog have been approached by a dog who was off-leash.  Most of the time, it’s a harmless encounter.  However, attacks on owners and/or their dog(s) by an off-leash dog do occur.  When this scenario does happen, owners of both dogs need to know what their rights are and what to do next.

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Pet Parents & Breakups: How to Move Forward

Pet Parents & Breakups: How to Move Forward

Like most children growing up, I always wanted a dog.  Like a lot of children growing up asking their parents for a dog, the answer was a hard “no” for the predictable reasons: dogs are a huge responsibility, they require a lot of time and effort and can be expensive.  So it wasn’t until I was in my late twenties and living with my boyfriend-at-the-time in New York City, who had a similar experience when he was younger, that we decided to get one.  Our very first dog!

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I’m Thinking About Getting a Dog: Which Dog is Right for Me?

I’m Thinking About Getting a Dog: Which Dog is Right for Me?

There are many factors that go into deciding the type of dog that will best fit into your family.  By doing some research, you will increase your chances of integrating your new family member smoothly and providing joy for years to come.  It will also help reduce the chances that the dog will be re-homed, which is heartbreaking for all involved.

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In-Home Host Dog Boarding vs. Kenneling: Which is Right for Me?

In-Home Host Dog Boarding vs. Kenneling: Which is Right for Me?

Whether you have added a new dog to your family or you are in a position where you are not able to be home to care for your pup, you will want to decide the best form of pet care that works for you and your dog.  Although this list isn’t exhaustive, hopefully it will guide you in determining whether in-home host boarding (In-Home Host Dog Boarding is where someone cares for your pet at their own home vs. having a pet sitter stay at your house or makes visits to your house) or kenneling is right for you.  There are Pros and Cons with each to be considered and also questions you will want to ask when evaluating a pet care provider.  We will touch on the major areas of each.

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