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27 Mar

Miracle of Turner Turnpike: Part Three

Jessie and Valarie Hinther rescued a Labradoodle they named Miracle after the dog survived being shot in the chest and thrown off an overpass. Touched by Miracle’s story and Jessie and Valarie’s unwavering heroism, Dakota 283 donated two kennels and kennel mats to the Hinthers following the rescue.

21 Mar

Pet Safety

Miracle of Turner Turnpike: Part Two

Jessie and Valarie Hinther rescued a Labradoodle they named Miracle after the dog survived being shot in the chest and thrown off an overpass.

17 Mar

Pet Safety

Miracle of Turner Turnpike: Part One

“Is that a dog?” Jessie Hinther pointed to a crumpled black mass on the side of the road as they drove under the overpass. As Valarie looked to where her husband indicated,...

11 Jan

Pet Safety

How to Measure and Find the Perfect Kennel Size for your Dog

August 25, 2023
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dog kennels, dog safety, travel
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Finding the right size dog kennel can be a daunting task. Is one brand’s medium the same as another? Is your dog on the larger side for that breed? Can the kennel...

03 Nov

Lifestyle

3 of the Best Upland Hunting Breeds for New Dog Owners

Finding your first bird dog can be nerve-racking, but it doesn't have to be. Check out the shortlist below to see what may fit your needs Sit down with...

26 Oct

Pet Safety

3 of the Most Common Ingested Toxins from a Veterinarian’s Standpoint

October 26, 2021
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dog health, dog safety, lifestyle
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A West Virginia emergency veterinarian explains some of the most common toxin ingestions she sees in canine clients The world of veterinary medicine can be trying at times. Because...

20 Oct

Lifestyle

A Dog’s Crate is Its Instinctual Den

November 30, 2023
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dog health, dog kennels, dog safety, hunting dog, lifestyle, travel
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Designing a dog crate that makes a dog feel safe is one of Dakota 283's missions If we were to rewind the clock of time and go back to...

13 Oct

Pet Safety

Why You Should Crate Your Dog While at Work

October 26, 2021
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dog health, dog kennels, dog safety, lifestyle
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A scary experience and year at home during the pandemic showed a dog owner why crating their dog while out of the house is vitally important It was a...

06 Oct

Lifestyle

3 of the Best Waterfowl Hunting Dogs

You can’t go wrong with these dog breeds if you frequent the duck blind Finding the right waterfowl dog to meet your individual needs can either be extremely easy...