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Understanding what your dog is thinking can be difficult. Luckily for us, dogs have many tells for what's going on in their minds. We just need to pay attention to their body language!

Dogs have long been by humans' sides helping with work or providing them with comfort. Check out this article that gives a brief look at the history of service dogs.

While many dogs won't bat an eye when thunderstorms roll in, others exhibit panic ranging from mild anxiety to full-blown terror. This reaction stems from a dog's natural survival instincts — dogs can sense changes in barometric pressure and static electricity in the air. Severe thunderstorms can even endanger a panicked dog's life by driving them outside to flee a storm, increasing their chances of being hit and killed in traffic. The bottom line: Knowing how to calm your dog could potentially save their life. So the next time that thunder begins to rumble try implementing the following tricks to help alleviate your pet's fears.

While traditional fences have been used in the past to keep dogs safe and contained, new technology has led to wireless or invisible fences. Whereas conventional fences can be eyesores, regulated by local laws, or expensive, ‘invisible fences’ are a cheap alternative, ensuring dogs don’t escape the property through delivering a shock via a battery-powered collar. So here's everything you need to know about invisible fences.

So you've got a big weekend planned, but should you bring your dog along? There are many factors to ponder before you set out on your adventure with your pup.