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  • The Top 3 Training Cues Every Giant Dog Should Know

    The Top 3 Training Cues Every Giant Dog Should Know

    When your dog weighs as much as a grown adult, training isn’t optional. In this blog, we cover the top 3 cues every giant breed dog should know—Sit/Stay, Place, and Leave It—and why they’re essential for a safe, calm, and chaos-free life with your gentle giant.

  • Spring Safety Tips for Giant Breed Dogs

    Spring Safety Tips for Giant Breed Dogs

    Spring is the perfect season for walks, fresh air, and muddy paw prints—but it also brings a few safety risks for giant breed dogs. In this blog, we share simple tips to help your big dog stay healthy and comfortable all season long, from heat management to avoiding toxic plants.

  • 5 Signs Your Big Dog Is in Pain (That Don’t Look Like Pain)

    5 Signs Your Big Dog Is in Pain (That Don’t Look Like Pain)

    Big dogs don’t always cry or limp when they’re hurting. In fact, some of the most common signs of pain in giant breeds are easy to miss. In this blog, we break down five subtle behaviors that could mean your dog is uncomfortable—and what to do if you notice them.

  • 4 Common Mistakes Big Dog Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)

    4 Common Mistakes Big Dog Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)

    Big dogs come with big needs—and sometimes, the things we don’t know can quietly impact their long-term health. From feeding to training to joint support, here are 4 common mistakes big dog owners make and how to fix them for more, better years together.

  • National Pet Day: 5 Real Ways to Help Orphaned and Overlooked Pets

    National Pet Day: 5 Real Ways to Help Orphaned and Overlooked Pets

    National Pet Day is more than a feel-good holiday—it’s a call to action. This post breaks down how you can support orphaned pets through adoption, fostering, advocacy, and responsible ownership. Whether you're honoring the pet by your side or the one you’ve lost, here's how to make a real impact for the ones still waiting.

  • Meet Bing, the Great Dane from The Friend Movie—What You Should Know Before Getting a Dane

    Meet Bing, the Great Dane from The Friend Movie—What You Should Know Before Getting a Dane

    Fell in love with Bing, the Great Dane from The Friend movie? Before you bring home your own gentle giant, read this. From early socialization and health testing to budgeting for big-dog life, here’s what every future Great Dane owner needs to know.