Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chocolate Dog Advertising Assorted pet strollers and carriers. Pet gates and doors, Dog runs and pet furniture. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Canine “Drowning” on Terra Firma](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/canine-drowning-on-terra-firma/) - It is summer and what better time for your dog to dive into your swimming pool or at a sparkling lake, or playfully bite at the water jets from your lawn sprinklers or garden hose. When it’s hot outside, there is nothing better than a face-full of cool, refreshing water. But beware, if your dog - [Flying the Friendly Skies with Fido](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/flying-the-friendly-skies-with-fido/) - One of the greatest advantages of owning a small dog is the ability to take him onto an airplane with you when you travel. 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It’s because of this happiness and sense of freedom that makes it hard to convince their owners that their pet will be equally as happy tethered or sitting in a crate. It is even harder trying - [Pet Vaccination; How Much is Too Much?](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/pet-vaccination-how-much-is-too-much/) - Back in 2003, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) revised vaccination guidelines, recommending veterinarians to vaccinate adult dogs every three years instead of annually and many veterinarians have changed their protocols in respect to the new guidelines. The change was implemented after experts agreed with the overwhelming evidence showing annual vaccinations for canine diseases were - [In-Home Euthanasia for Pets](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/in-home-euthanasia-for-pets/) - There are more than 59% of American households with pets and, in the last several decades, they have taken more of a position as a family member and less as property, not only in the eyes of pet owners but in society as a whole. A pet’s death can be a very traumatic and painful - [Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Remote Training Collars?](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-remote-training-collars/) - It’s remarkable the number of misconceptions and untruths there are concerning remote training collars. They are a valuable training tool but people are hesitant to use them because of these harmful myths surrounding them. 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About 17% of pet owners give their cats and/or dogs supplements or so says Simmons Market Research Bureau but all these - [THE VALUE OF AN OLD DOG IS A LESSON TO US ALL](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/the-value-of-an-old-dog-is-a-lesson-to-us-all/) - Puppies are too much fun, aren’t they? They’re so soft and warm, cuddly and cute. And that smell, who doesn’t love puppy smell. Puppies are perpetual motion, excited balls of energy, so eager to play, learn and obey. Because they are puppies, we tend to forgive the occasional act of indiscretion or “accident”. Puppies think - [PHONE GPS TRACKING SYSTEMS FOR YOUR PET-ARE THEY A GOOD IDEA?](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/phone-gps-tracking-systems-for-your-pet-are-they-a-good-idea/) - Each year, almost half of the animals entering animal shelters around th country are strays or lost pets. Pets can't tell anyone who their owner is and where they live so how do you find your beloved family member should you become separated? 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So how did this natural, normal behavior become so evil that many dogs have died as a result?Before the - [The Original Function of Grief and Its Evolution…Really!](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/the-original-function-of-grief-and-its-evolutionreally/) - Nothing is more profound than grief that can follow the loss of a family member and a pet companion. But did it come about as an evolutionary function? A British psychiatrist and an evolutionary psychologist believed that grief did not originally evolve as an emotion response to the death of a loved one, but to - [Want to Reduce Long-Term Stress in your Dog? Take a Walk!](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/want-to-reduce-long-term-stress-in-your-dog-take-a-walk/) - Sometimes, people excuse the fact they don’t walk their dogs by saying the dog is small and/or gets enough exercise running around the house or the backyard. But what if they’re not getting enough exercise? Is it possible this lack of exercise is the reason for some of the “restless” behaviors observed in dogs; behaviors - [Can a Dog be Tried by a Jury of His Peers and What About Cha](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/can-a-dog-be-tried-by-a-jury-of-his-peers-and-what-about-cha/) - If criminal charges were brought against your dog, what rights does he have?On December 21, 1921, in San Francisco, an Airedale named Dormie found himself the defendant in the courtroom of his honorable Judge Lile T Jacks. Dormie, it seems, had allegedly murdered 14 cats, however, this particular trial was for the death of “Sunbeam”, - [Why Is Your Dog’s Nose in My Butt?](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/why-is-your-dogs-nose-in-my-butt/) - It’s always a surprise, and a bit embarrassing when a dog trots over and buries his nose in your crotch or up your butt. When being searched in this manner, it’s hard to keep in mind that he isn’t trying to humiliate you, he’s merely searching for information. Ever wonder what he’s looking for and, - [Should a Healthy Pet be Euthanized to be Buried with The](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/should-a-healthy-pet-be-euthanized-to-be-buried-with-the/) - There is a very odd case concerning a nine-year-old German shepherd dog named Bela who is to be buried with his owner who died three weeks ago but the problem is…Bela is very much alive and healthy. Bela’s owner left specific instructions with her attorney for how her dog would live out the remainder of - [You Want to Monitor Your Dog’s Activity and Health on Your S](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/you-want-to-monitor-your-dogs-activity-and-health-on-your-s/) - Research is currently being conducted in an attempt to equip dogs with a computer that could remotely monitor and control with the idea of creating a “Cybernetic Enhanced Working Dog” but the required equipment is bulky and expensive. The hope is to miniaturize the equipment and make it available to dog owners to, not only - [The Evolutionary History of the Dog’s Dewclaw](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/the-evolutionary-history-of-the-dogs-dewclaw/) - The dewclaw – those short claws or nails on the side of the dog’s foot which doesn’t touch the ground. They are usually found only on the front paws, rarely on the back paws. However, rear dewclaws are common in such breeds as the Great Pyrenees and Briards with the Great Pyrenees having a double - [Can the Ebola Virus Infect My Dog?](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/can-the-ebola-virus-infect-my-dog/) - Ebola, which is short for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, is a deadly viral infection which has a fatality rate ranging from 50% to 90%. Every day the news informs us about the rapid spread of the infection and I couldn’t help but wonder whether or not our dogs are susceptible to the virus, and if so, - [Bogus Service Animal Scams are on the Rise](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/bogus-service-animal-scams-are-on-the-rise/) - While talking with a friend of mine about our mutual fear of dogs and/or children running up to our dogs when we are out walking them, I was surprised to hear her say she was going to go online and purchase a Service Dog vest for her dog so people would stop asking her if - [9 Ways to Help Your Pet Get through the Grieving Process](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/9-ways-to-help-your-pet-get-through-the-grieving-process/) - In multiple dog families, the death of a companion is hard, not only on the human survivors, but on the surviving companions as well. Regardless of how our dogs came into our lives, they form a bond with one another just as they form a bond with us. These bonds can be quite strong especially - [Lumps and Bumps – the Brown Spots of the Canine Aging Proces](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/lumps-and-bumps-the-brown-spots-of-the-canine-aging-proces/) - Most canine cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors are benign but it is the lesser cases of malignant masses that keep pet owners and veterinarians on alert. This is why it is so important to monitor your dog and report the development of any newly discovered lumps and bumps. Catching a small cancerous growth at the time - [“Drowning” Out of Water](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/drowning-out-of-water/) - It is summer and time for your dog to dive into your swimming pool or a sparkling lake, or playfully bite at the water jetting from your lawn sprinklers or garden hose but are you aware of water intoxication?Water intoxication is when the body takes in more water than it can handle and, though rare, - [Canine Cataracts Know No Breed or Age](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/canine-cataracts-know-no-breed-or-age/) - Have you noticed your once-athletic dog can no longer catch a tossed ball, or your senior pauses at a flight of stairs before descending? 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If you were to ask a municipal bylaw officer to define “excessive barking”, you may be surprised to learn that there is no legal and precise standard to go by. Furthermore, you may be - [Doggie See, Doggie Do – The Great Capacity for Imitation](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/doggie-see-doggie-do-the-great-capacity-for-imitation/) - Many of us has experienced the situation of owning a rambunctious dog who charged around the house, obeyed no command or escaped through an open gate before you could call the name he suddenly doesn’t recognize. Yet somehow, these unruly creatures attach themselves to a family member as their best and constant companion. More often - [There Are Limits to What an Assistance Dog Can Do](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/there-are-limits-to-what-an-assistance-dog-can-do/) - We all extoll the abilities of assistance dogs when seeing, hearing or reading about their near heroic capacity for taking care of their charge. 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Each dog crate is durable, versatile, and can be used indoors and outdoors, offering freedom for your dog and peace of mind for the owner. Because the pens are portable, they can - [Pet Strollers](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/pet-strollers/) - There is nothing like being outdoors, enjoying nature and, with these beautiful and stylish pet strollers, you can enjoy the walk with your pet companion. Our strollers are made strong and durable with heavy duty construction. Stroll with your best four-legged friend along the beach without fear of him running away. Take your cat strolling - [faqs](https://chocolatedogadvertising.com/faqs/) - What methods of payment do you accept? We accept PayPal and most major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. What do I do if I have problems with my order?If you have problems with your order, please Contact Us first thing. Then we can help you get your questions and concerns resolved quickly. 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