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Dog Obsessed World is a lifestyle blog for dog lovers who love to read stories about life with dogs (particularly my Labrador retrievers), learn tips and best practices for dog owners from my decades spent with dogs, and explore our favorite products and ways to make day to day life with dogs easier and more fun!

Recent articles for dog lovers

a black labrador and a yellow labrador both holding a toy duck in their mouth

Do Dogs Have Friends? (Chewie & Quill Say Yes.)

When Chewie came to stay with us this winter, I expected playtime, chaos, and maybe a few muddy pawprints. What ...
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Blog header image with a black lab standing on snow, so you can see his silhouette

Keeping Your Active Dog Engaged When Winter Won’t Quit

Winter with one young Labrador has pushed me to get creative, slow down, and rethink what it really means to ...
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Two black Labrador retrievers looking out over the yard, one is in black white to indicate that he is in the past, for a blog about cloning dogs

More Than Just DNA: Why Cloning Can’t Replace Your Heart Dog

Tom Brady’s cloned dog sparked a national conversation, but cloning can’t recreate the dog you lost. This essay explores responsible ...
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a black Labrador retriever looking into the camera

Walking the Fine Line Between Gratitude and Worry: Life With a Myasthenia Gravis Dog

Life with a Myasthenia Gravis dog means walking a fine line between gratitude and worry. Here’s how we balance normal ...
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a close up of a black labrador retriever laying on top of wrapping paper

Is Your Dog on the Naughty List?

Quill isn’t “naughty” when he steals my husband’s winter hat or raids the wrapping paper. He’s a young, intelligent Labrador ...
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Fenced Yards Are Helpful, But Can’t Replace Walks

Fenced Yards Offer Safety But Can’t Replace Walking Your Dog

For 143 days now, Quill and I have walked mid-mornings. While our new walking routine was born out of tragedy, ...
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