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By Linda Vandercook • August 30, 2018

Dogs do all kinds of cool jobs—what is your dog’s job? Do you have a service dog? A retired military dog? Or perhaps a 'that couch ain't going to get that hairy all by itself' dog?

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By Linda Vandercook • July 25, 2018

After seeing our dog's lump steadily grow in size over the past few years, but knowing that it was not cancerous, we decided to have the lump removed anyway. We knew that it would eventually restrict his range of motion and/or he'd be too old to have the surgery. While we thought we were prepared for the post-operative care—taking time off work, asking the vet about the surgery and what to expect—we were, in fact, not prepared.

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By Linda Vandercook • June 22, 2018

June 22 is Take Your Dog to Work Day!

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By Linda Vandercook • May 07, 2018

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By Linda Vandercook • April 17, 2018

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By Linda Vandercook • March 13, 2018

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By Linda Vandercook • February 23, 2018

Because if dog biscuits grew on trees, I’d have no reason to go to work (at least not according to my dog).

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By Linda Vandercook • January 21, 2018

In honor of Squirrel Appreciation Day

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By Linda Vandercook • December 02, 2017

Dust off your party hats and kazoos people! December 2 is National Mutt Day—and your mutt deserves a proper celebration. Yes, siree!

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