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By Rebecca Wolken July 7, 2022

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Celebrating Easter? Don’t leave out your four-legged family member

Want to include your dog in your Easter celebrations? Here's how

A Doberman, Dalmatian and King Charles spaniel at a Easter egg hunt

It's that time of year again! Springtime is here and Easter is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to begin making plans for your family. We're all familiar with the Easter Bunny, but don't forget about your Easter dogs. Whether you plan on hosting a nice dinner for your loved ones, arranging an Easter egg hunt for neighborhood kids, or spending the day enjoying the warmer weather, don't forget about including your four-legged family members in the celebration. Easter dog activities are a fantastic way to include everyone, and we've gathered some of our favorite inspirational ideas to help you out.

From an Easter basket that your pup can enjoy to cute Easter-themed accessories, you have so many options to explore. Best of all, these options won't take up much of your time, and how much money you choose to spend is entirely up to you. If Easter egg hunts and parties aren't your thing, then there's no need to go all out. The most important aspect of any holiday is spending time with loved ones -- fur babies included.

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7 puppy potty training tips to housebreak your dachshund

Here are a few steps to follow to make potty training easier

A brown dachshund lying on a beige sheet outdoors

Dachshunds are sweet and affectionate, not to mention, adorable. Unfortunately for wiener dog lovers, they're very difficult to potty train (and quite stubborn). According to research, they make the list of the top seven most difficult breeds to housebreak. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a smelly home and constantly cleaning up messes.

Although not all dachshunds can be fully potty trained, patience and persistence goes a long way when it comes to training any dog. You’ll save yourself — and your pup — a lot of stress with our puppy potty training tips. Here’s what you need to know about potty training one of the most difficult dog breeds in the world.

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What is a martingale dog collar, and how should you fit your pup with one?

A helpful guide on fitting a martingale collar

Part of what we love about our dogs is that each has their own unique personality. Some big dogs have gentle spirits and lapdog mentalities and some small dogs have larger-than-life attitudes (and the bark to match).

And, when it comes to teaching your dog to walk properly on a leash, some would just rather not participate, especially those that are easily frightened or distracted. One collar in particular, the martingale dog collar, helps solve these issues by keeping your beastie of any size safely on a leash without choking them.