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Holiday Dangers: The Top Three Threats To Your Dog This Winter

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By Lisa Failla The Holidays can be such a joyous time of year. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or none of the above there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holidays with your whole family and that includes your collie. To be on the safe side, it is important to know that while [...]

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Finding a Pet Sitter / Dog Walker for Your Collie

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Photo by FaceMePLS As a animal-lover myself, I know that hiring someone to take care of your collie is like hiring someone to take care of your child. You need to feel safe and comfortable in your selection because that person will be entering your home and interacting with your family, all while you are [...]

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Coping When Your Collie Dies

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Author: Kadence Buchanan Loosing your collie is a horrifying experience.  Not one word can describe the feeling of loss and grief associated with having to say goodbye forever to your collie. But those who have managed to go through this experience state that there are ways to ease the pain after their collie dies. Allow [...]

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Eliminating Urine Smells

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If you’ve just gotten a new collie puppy, you will need to know how to get rid of dog urine smells. Dog urine odors will often be found in unusual places where you might not think to look. Sometimes that new puppy can get sneaky! By the time you’ve found the problem, the urine has [...]

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A Collie is for Life, not Just for Christmas

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Photo by Tsuacctnt As the holiday season approaches, sales of collie puppies will undoubtedly rise.  Please remember that a dog’s life is NOT a Christmas toy to be unwrapped and tossed to the side, forgotten, 3 weeks later.  They are a “forever” choice, requiring food, shelter, water and – most importantly – love.  Have a safe [...]

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Things to Know About the Collie Dog

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By: John Ugoshowa   The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. He can be trained to perform the duties of other breeds. He is clever at hunting, having an excellent [...]

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Items All Collies Need

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Before purchasing your collie, certain equipment is needed, especially if you are a first time dog owner. Basic Necessities Food – a premium, dry dog kibble is a good start (read the lable!), and yes, healthy human food is a perfectly fine companion in their diet (notice, this does exclude junk food and fried foods) [...]

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11 Tips for Achieving a Long, Happy Collie Life

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Photo by Tsuacctnt Pet treatment isn’t simply about reactionary medicine – it’s about being proactive and taking preventive measures to ensure your collie lives the longest, healthiest life as possible. By raising a loved collie that’s strong and happy, you can keep your beloved canine active and healthy for years to come. So, read on [...]

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