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  • Lake Geneva

    Bring Fido with you to Lake Geneva

    Think Wisconsin, not Switzerland.

    By Susan Sims, Publisher

    You had better bring Fido if you would like to fit in to this picturesque resort town of Lake Geneva. Just 80 miles outside of Chicago, it is a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and your dog is as welcome as you are.

    The 26-mile shore path is a wonderful way to experience the slower pace with Fido as it winds it’s...

  • Fake Service and Emotional Support Dogs on the Rise

    Service dogs

    While you may think it’s fun and a harmless lark to parade your smart pooch around in a fake vest or harness, this is not an innocent trick without consequences.

    By Tamra Bolton

    Service dogs and the people they help have always garnered the upmost respect and admiration, but in this new age of entitlement and self-serving attitudes, this is sadly no longer the case.

    In many places now, service...

  • 10 Best Wedding Venues with Fido

    Fido joins the wedding party

    A growing number of couples are opting to include their best friend in their special day at hotel wedding venues that welcome dogs.

    By Paris Permenter and John Bigley

    You’ve dreamed of your wedding day for years—a time to celebrate your love with your special someone, surrounded by family, friends, and, for a growing number of couples, Fido. To make sure that your dog is part of this milestone,...

  • CBD for pets—Is The Peaceable Kingdom Arriving at Last?

    Cannabidiol (or CBD) for pets

    The ins-and-outs of CBD products for pets.

    By James van Maanen

    Will that famous and much-loved painting by Edward Hicks (1780-1849) finally become some sort of reality? That would take a major evolutionary leap, of course, but for pet owners who would like to see their dogs, cats, and other animals calmer and/or in less pain, the introduction of CBD hemp oil products offers some hope and...