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Marissa Taffer

Marissa Taffer is a consultant, writer and strategist based in Philadelphia. She lives and works with her rescue dog Charlie, a certified therapy dog.

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How to Cut Your Dog’s Hair — The Easy Way

Proper grooming is a big part of caring for your dog. If you don’t yet have a dog and are considering bringing one into your family this is a consideration. Dogs like poodles, Golden Retrievers a…

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Can Dogs Have Onions?

Onions are a staple in most culture’s cuisine. From French Onion Soup to Tandoori Chicken there are few savory recipes that don’t start out with some kind of onion. This can be a challenge for …

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Is Olive Oil Good for Dogs? Everything to Consider Before Drizzling

Olive oil is a staple in most household kitchens. You may use it to dip bread, sauteed chicken or drizzle over a salad or pasta dish. In addition to being delicious, it has many health benefits inc…

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Why Do Dogs Hide Bones? Learn More About This Common Pup Behavior

Does your dog hide his toys or try to burry his favorite bone in the yard? You might be wondering where this behavior comes from and why dogs think it is so much fun to dig holes and bury things! W…

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6 Best Dogs For Apartment Living

You live in an apartment in a city and you’ve always wanted a dog. You may be wondering what type of dogs thrive in an apartment setting. Movies and advertising may lead us to believe that most d…

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Tea Tree Oil for Dogs: Is it Toxic or Safe?

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil is an essential oil that comes from steaming the leaves of the Australian tea tree. When used topically, tea tree oil is b…

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Can Dogs Eat Almond Butter? The Full Scoop

Dogs and peanut butter, is there a more classic combo? I’m sure you’re picturing your best friend licking peanut butter off a spoon as you’re reading this. But with so many other nut butters …

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Can Dogs Eat Soy? The Truth About Tofu

Tofu, tempeh, edamame, soy Milk and soybeans are the most common sources of Soy in our diets. But should our dogs eat them with us? Soy is said to have many health benefits (and some risks) for hum…

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Why Do Dogs Drool? Eight Reasons For Drooling

Dog slobber or dog drool — whatever you call it some dogs sure do a lot of it. For others you might see a little trail when they see a delicious treat. How do you know if what you’re seeing is …

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How to Keep Dogs off the Couch: Tips to Keep Your Furniture Dog-free

Expert tips to keep your dog off your couch.

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