Taking your dog from the US to Mexico: make time for the inspection certificate
Mexico requires a New World screwworm inspection document for pet dogs on this route. Check when the document must be issued before you set your departure.
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Driving a pet dog from the US to Canada: start with the right category
Canada’s official pet-entry checker asks about the dog and purpose of travel. Choose the right category before deciding which paperwork to bring.
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Bringing your dog home from Canada or Mexico: plan the US return first
A short trip still involves a US import check on the way home. The dog’s recent travel and the country you return from matter.
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Opinion: choose the first dog-sport class by its quiet moments
An exciting demonstration tells you what experienced teams can do. The way an instructor handles a hesitant beginner tells you more about the first class to book.
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Crossing a state line with your dog: check the destination first
USDA points travelers to the destination state’s animal-health requirements. That makes the order of your planning more important than a generic packing list.
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At Canada’s border, a detection dog and handler are evaluated together
The CBSA describes how a detector dog’s subtle signal and a handler’s observation become a working partnership, with evaluation continuing after training.
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What the 2026 midyear numbers say about US shelter dogs
US dog intake barely changed year on year in the first half of 2026, but the gap between arrivals and outcomes grew. Here’s how to read that difference.
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The ten-minute evacuation rehearsal that includes the dog
A home rehearsal can expose the gaps between having pet supplies and being able to leave with your dog when an evacuation is called.
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The code to save before you recycle the dog-food bag
A photograph of the lot code can help you match a recall or report a food problem weeks after the bag has gone.
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Service dogs at the door: what US businesses may ask
For businesses covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the public-access rules focus on a trained task. The Department of Justice explains what staff can ask when that task is unclear.
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In Mexico City, a neighborhood park became a one-day pet-care site
The Amor Perrón event at Jardín Pushkin brought several types of companion-animal care to one public site. The borough’s count measures services provided across pets.
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What NOAA’s winter outlook can tell dog owners
NOAA’s December–February outlook favors wetter conditions across much of the South and East. Use it to plan alternatives, then use local forecasts for the actual walk.
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The other half of a TSA detection-dog team
An explosives-detection dog can find an odor. The TSA job description shows how much depends on the handler who guides and reads the dog.
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In scent work, the dog gets the deciding vote
AKC Scent Work asks handlers to watch a dog solve a problem they cannot solve for it. Here’s what that partnership looks like.
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The dog-bite reminder that arrived with the mail
A month-long USPS postmark drew attention to dog attacks on postal workers. The most useful response is a delivery routine the whole household can follow.
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Thanksgiving with a dog: set up the kitchen before guests arrive
A guest briefing, a closed trash can and a quiet spot for your dog can make a busy Thanksgiving easier to manage.
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Opinion: the best Banff itinerary has a second trail
A famous hike can be a poor choice for a trip with a dog. Plan an alternative before you decide what a successful day in Banff looks like.
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What Rock Creek Park asks of a dog on the trail
A Halloween B.A.R.K. Ranger event in Washington, DC, offers a simple way to plan a walk that works for dogs, wildlife and other visitors.
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Wedgewood veterinary recall: check the lot before the next dose
The recall covers certain lots of compounded veterinary medicines. Here’s where to check your label and who to call for an affected prescription.
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A reader’s guide to November’s FCM shows in Mexico City
Federación Canófila Mexicana lists four show days at the Santa Fe Expo Center. Check the schedule for the specific competition before making travel or entry plans.
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Planning your first dog-grooming appointment
Discuss services, prices, access and your dog's needs before the first visit.
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How to use the GroomNear grooming map
Open the optional UK or US grooming map, understand approximate and missing locations, and keep control of map loading.
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Find published UK and US grooming businesses, choose your area and understand listing and ownership information before contacting a business.
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