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Help Your Dog Get Excited to Explore – in Your Backyard!
Dogs do very well with a routine but it’s nice to incorporate new experiences for them as much as we can. These are all low-cost and easy ways to turn your backyard into a sensory playground for your pup. Understanding the Importance of Sensory Exploration Sensory experiences are a bigger deal to dogs than we […]
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Best Practices for Four-legged Beach-goers!
Is there any place more relaxing than the beach? The breeze in your hair, the sound of the waves…the piles of sand that somehow end up in the car even though you made everyone rinse their feet – twice. Okay, so there are pros and cons. One thing that indisputably makes a beach day even […]
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Farm to Dog Bowl: Everything You Need to Know about Raw Diets
If you are one of the many pet parents who’s thought about giving your pet a raw diet you probably started with the question, “what even IS a raw diet?”. Assuming raw diets consist only of whole, uncooked meat cubes is a natural place to start. However, raw diets actually have a lot of nuance […]
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How to Help Pandemic Puppies When Work-from-Home is Over
The “Pandemic Puppy Boom of 2020” or the “Coronavirus Pet Boom” has helped fill a lot of homes with much-needed love and comfort over the past year. While we are certainly all looking forward to life getting closer to what it used to look like – the one exception might be returning to the office. […]
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What is The Best Place to Get Your Furry Friend in Illinois?
Getting a new member in your house can be a life-altering decision. Whether you already are a pet owner or someone eager to welcome a new puppy in your life, getting a new member requires a lot of thought and patience. When in Illinois, consider buying your new puppy from Furry Babies that offers the […]
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Breed Profile: Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the American Kennel Club Sporting Group. Cocker Spaniels are small but agile dogs, making them ideal for all types of families. Cocker Spaniels were made famous by the beloved Lady in the Disney film “Lady and the Tramp.” This breed varies in color, like black, red, and […]
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What Breeds Make Great Therapy Dogs? (April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day)
Any dog can be a therapy dog if they have the right temperament and training. That is because therapy dogs work in a wide variety of settings. You can find over 50,000 therapy dogs in the United States in places from hospitals, schools, disaster areas, and even rehabilitation centers. What Do Therapy Dogs do? Therapy […]
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4 Qualities of Great Pet Sitters (to Help You Find the Right One)
Your pets are your family, your best friend, your companions. You want the best for them, even when you can’t be there yourself. You want someone you can trust to take care of your furry babies. But finding a great pet sitter can be tough. You don’t want just anyone. You want a trusted […]
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Breed Profile: Miniature Australian Shepherd
If you’re in the market for a new puppy, Furry Babies has a litter of adorable puppies, including a miniature Australian shepherd puppy, waiting to be taken home. With three locations throughout Illinois — Lombard, Rockford and Aurora — Furry Babies is taking appointments for visits with a puppy for sale and can answer your […]
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How to Find the Right Puppy for Your Family
Getting a puppy can be a life-changing decision. These furry babies bring excitement and joy to every home. However, keeping them does involve commitment and discipline from the pet parents. It’s essential that everyone is ready to adopt a new puppy. Below are some tips to help you choose the best puppy for the family. […]