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Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Dog: Tips for a Smooth Trip
Many people assume that traveling with dogs is incredibly difficult - if not downright impossible - but don’t want to leave their pooch home alone. However, traveling with your pets can be an extremely rewarding and fun experience for everyone. You...

How Pet Insurance Works
How Pet Insurance Works
Why Pet Insurance is Essential for Canadian Pet Parents
Why is Pet Insurance Essential if you own a pet in Canada? Pet parenting is a journey filled with love, companionship, and unforgettable moments. But along with the joy comes responsibility—ensuring that your furry friend receives the best care...

Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Vegetables? The Ultimate Guide to Safe & Healthy Veggies for Your Pup
Vegetables are an important part of a dog’s diet. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Vegetables can help dogs maintain a healthy weight, improve their digestion, and strengthen their immune system. There are some...

Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
The Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance? Pets are beloved members of our families. They bring joy and companionship, and we want to provide them with the best possible care. However, accidents and illnesses can happen unexpectedly, and...

Pet Safety
Pet Safety
Pet First Aid Kit – Everything You Need To Keep In Your Pet First Aid Kit
You never know when an accident may happen, and when it does you want to be prepared! Having a first-aid kit for not only yourself but also your pet will help you tend to any injuries you may get going about your day. These kits are great to keep in...

Dog Tips
Dog Tips
Dog Adoption Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
As the trope goes, dogs are [hu]man’s best friend, so we’re not surprised you want to adopt a pooch pal. Before you bring your new dog home, there are a few ways to prepare for their arrival and your new life as a pet parent. First, we congratulate you...

What are Annual Checkups in Pet Insurance?
As a responsible pet owner, you want to help ensure your furry friend stays healthy and happy. One way you can do this is by considering getting a pet insurance policy. An important part of caring for your pet is the annual checkup, which is a routine...
Why Pet Insurance?

The Cost of Owning a Dalmatian in 2025: Puppy Price, Food, Vet Care & More
Dalmatian Characteristics Life Expectancy: 11 – 13 years Adult weight: 45 – 70 lbs. Adult height: 19 – 24 inches Origin – Croatia Dalmatians are known for their distinctive black spots and white coat. They are medium to large-sized dogs often...
Breed Tips

What Are the Most Common Pit Bull Health Issues?
Pit Bull Health Issues – What to Watch Out For Happy Pit Bull Awareness Month! Pit bulls, or, pitbulls are not technically a specific breed of dog, but rather an umbrella term for dogs with stocky, muscular builds that are the descendants of bulldogs...
Breed Tips

Friendliest Cat Breeds
Although dogs often have a reputation of being loveable and eager to please, cats are usually described as independent. They are not always the most affectionate, which can leave cat owners wondering if their cats truly love them. While their feelings...
Breed Tips

How Much Does a Goldendoodle Cost in 2025?
Goldendoodle Characteristics Life expectancy: 10 – 15 years Adult weight: 40 – 50 lbs. Adult height: 20 – 22 in. Origin – United States Can you guess what happens when you mix one of the most popular, lovable, and energetic dog breeds with one of...
Breed Tips

Unleashing Your Pet's Personality: A Guide to Dog Zodiac Signs and Astrology
Dog Astrology: Understanding Your Pup's Zodiac Sign Astrology has long fascinated humans, offering insights into our personalities, relationships, and even our furry companions. The influence of the zodiac extends beyond just people; it can also...
Lifestyle

Accidents Happen! A Dog Trainer’s Potty Training Guide for Young Dogs
A dog having accidents in the home is one of the most common frustrations any dog owner faces as they’re raising their dog. At Hope Gables Canine, we often turn away these cases for boarding, and alternatively, share training guidance remotely,...
Puppy Tips

How to Get Your Dog to Drink More Water
You can encourage your dog to drink more water using multiple techniques like placing multiple water bowls in areas where they spend more time and more. We’ve listed some more unique and interesting ways for you. If dogs had the same obsession with...
Dog Tips

Top 10 Best Mixed Dog Breeds
The general notion about mixed breeds is that they are not as healthy or genetically better than their counterparts, purebreds. But did you know that mixed dog breeds are much less likely to be born with inherited diseases like hip dysplasia,...
Dog Tips