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Part of the Pack: Your Dog Accepts You as Family

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Cali’s Dog Adoption Story of Transformation

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  • Enrichment

    Before Heading to the Dog Park, Read This

    I’ve never been a dog park person in the past, but in the last few years, I’ve decided it might be a good thing. Originally, it was due to getting a new 6-month old rescue pup, and she was our only pet. And, our neighborhood wasn’t very dog-social, so I…

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  • Behavior

    Part of the Pack: Your Dog Accepts You as Family

    There is one moment every dog owner dreams about, and it relates to bonding with their dog. It’s that subtle shift when your canine companion stops seeing you as just someone who fills the bowl, and instead sees you as part of the pack. This is where your relationship changes, and becomes deeper and stronger. You’ll feel it, and know that it’s permanent. Becoming a family is a part of the journey that transforms routine care into genuine companionship. *This page…

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  • Adoption

    Should I get a second dog?

    The first time I thought about getting a second dog, I was watching my dog look out the window and through the backyard fence, happily, as she wagged her tail at everyone passing by. Maybe you’ve experienced something similar when spending time with your dog. The idea of adopting another…

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Meet Rachel

– DOG LOVER & BLOGGER –

I’m Rachel, and I love all kinds of animals, but especially dogs. They are so intelligent, loving, and have so much to teach us. I don’t think I could ever live without a dog by my side.

My two adopted girls, Cali & Willow, taking a short break.
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