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26 Aug

National Dog Day: 7 Fun and Heartfelt Ways to Celebrate

August 26, 2024
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Every year on August 26th, dog lovers across the country come together to celebrate National Dog Day—a day dedicated to honoring our loyal, loving, and endlessly entertaining canine companions. Whether your dog...

12 Apr

Pet Safety

What to Look for in a Dog Kennel

Searching for “dog kennel” on the internet, you are quickly faced with the complexity of what the market has turned into. Do you buy a metal crate? What size should the kennel...

27 Mar

Pet Safety

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,...

26 Oct

Pet Safety

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

October 26, 2021
Posted by Dakota 283
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
Posted by Dakota 283
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
Posted by Dakota 283
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...