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Emotional Benefits of Pets Through Gen Z's Eyes

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A new video from the American Pet Products Association (APPA)’s Pets Add Life (PAL) initiative sets out to show the emotional benefits of pet ownership. The video, which is part of PAL’s A Pet Sees You campaign, is geared specifically for members of the gen Z population. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), gen Z is significantly more likely than other generations to report their mental health as fair or poor. “We acknowledge that times are incredibly stressful for everyone right now, but our younger generations in particular tend to bear the weight of that stress and anxiety, and...

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Recipes for Stuffing Enrichment Toys

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Wondering how to stuff an Enrichment Toy for your dog? On our Instagram feed, our customers share creative ideas on how to do this. Take a look. 1. From @ouraussieshepherds: The ID Gear Treat Pocket stuffed with-- Beef & Heart mix*Green lipped mussel*sShark cartilage*Greek yogurtChunky meal topper* Freeze for several hours. (*@cooperskingdom products) 2. From @bindibucketlist: The SP Cherry Pie Nylon dog toy stuffed with nut butter and coconut oil.   3. From @annie_the_staffador: The SP Life Ring Rubber Chew toy stuffed with a moist treat around the sides with a more solid treat across the middle. Follow us on...

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More on Hiking With Your Dog from Pupspal

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Summer is coming to a close and fall is on it's way. Cooler weather means there's still great hiking weather for you and your pup. You might even be MORE encouraged to hit the trail once it's not so hot. Pupspal recently shared a great safe-hiking infographic with us and we wanted to pass it on to you. Check it out here: https://pupspal.com/hiking-with-your-dog/ Happy trails!  

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Good For You, Your Dog and The Planet!

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Help us fight climate change!

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Hiking With Dogs: A Guide to Safely Taking a Hike With Your Dog (from Dogster.com)

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It's summer! And due to the pandemic, lots of people are adopting dogs and spending more time outside. Read this article from Dogster.com on hiking safely with your dog and have some great adventures. Hiking With Dogs: A Guide to Safely Taking a Hike With Your Dog Going on a hike with your dog and sharing the beauty of nature can be one of the greatest ways of making memories, getting exercise and having adventures. Paul J. Kearney  |  Apr 9th 2020 Going on a hike with your dog and sharing the beauty of nature can be one of the...

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