Kim Campbell Thornton

Whole Dog Journal reviews dog food, dog toys, and dog health and care products, and also teaches positive dog training methods.

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Kim Campbell Thornton has been writing about animals since 1985 and is a recipient of multiple awards from the Cat Writers Association, Dog Writers Association of America, and American Society of Journalists and Authors. When she's not writing, she's reading or on the road with her husband and Sparkles, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Dog Treats

Raw Bones for Dogs

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There are many types of ticks that can bite dogs, and spread diseases.

Health

Dog Owner’s Guide to Types of Ticks

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Human Focus

Halloween Pet Safety

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International travel with dogs, including cruises isn't hassle free but it isn't impossible.

Human Focus

Traveling Internationally With Your Dog

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Advanced Dog Training

How Quickly Do Dogs Learn?

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Fish oil for dogs can support their health.

Nutrition

Fishy Business: Selecting the Best Fish Oil for Dogs

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Cheatgrass and dogs make for a painful mix.

Care

The Dangers of Cheatgrass for Dogs

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Dogs can eat shrimp, but there are some caveats.

Food

Can Dogs Eat Shrimp?

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Food

When Feeding a Raw Diet Use Safe Meat Handling Practices

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Health

Canine Diabetes, A Common Yet Serious Problem

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Puppy Food & Nutrition

Feeding Raw Bones

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The canine good citizen test for dogs examines how well dogs react to touch, grooming, and gretting others.

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Take the Canine Good Citizen Test

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I have been aware of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program for ages, and I always imagined that my dogs would rather...

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