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When choosing a dog, looks aren’t the only thing that matters. Many pet parents are drawn to breeds known for their friendly personalities, so they can join in on brewery visits and greet strangers with a tail wag. While some breeds tend to be especially sociable, it’s important to remember that every dog is an individual, and that early and consistent socialization plays a huge role in helping dogs feel confident and comfortable around new people, animals, and environments. With the right support, most dogs can grow into well-adjusted, affectionate companions. Here are some of the friendliest dog breeds.

Households prepping for a new pet are likely to consider many different factors about a breed before deciding which one to bring home. When it comes to dogs, things like whether or not the breed gets along with people, kids and other pets tends to top the list of questions, but another factor often follows closely behind — coat care. While some people love nothing more than a shaggy pup to brush and wash and care for, others might steer clear of a dog whose coat requires quite a lot of attention.

Here’s what Nashville has to offer pet parents and their dogs who visit.,Looking to take a trip with your dog this spring? Nashville, Tennessee, is a great pet-friendly vacation destination. Nicknamed Music City, Nashville has plenty to see, do and eat for furry friends and their human companions.

Training a blind dog does not take any special skill or magic. Blind dogs are still dogs, and they are more than capable of learning. Just last week my dog Asher, a 12-year-old Rottweiler, missed his turn and plowed into a wall. I had noticed changes in his eyesight over the past month or so. Heading out into the yard, I gave him a couple of hand signals. He only responded to one of the three. That one was the signal I gave while he was right in front of me. Then he was off running in the yard again. This time I repeated the same cues verbally, and he got them all. Asher is my retired show dog. So although we do not train to compete anymore, we do train for fun. He still loves to work and loves our training time together. Now it will simply be a matter of adjusting how I work with him. Jimmy was an older male rescued Pit Bull who I had the pleasure of working with. Blind when he was rescued, Jimmy did not know that he was any different. He needed to learn some basic manners and needed behavior modification for separation anxiety. Again, with just a few adjustments he was quickly learning what his new family was teaching him.

You love holiday decorating and DIY and your dog loves a walk in the woods. Get the best of both by rounding up the pup, tossing on boots and a puffer and sharpening your pruners, because we’re heading out to the woods (or your own backyard!) to gather branches, boughs, cones and berries to make a fresh foraged Christmas wreath. The best part of this easy DIY project? Spending quiet time in nature relaxing and playing with your furry best friend. We asked Stephanie Rose of the website Garden Therapy to show us how she (and her dog Ozzie, a rescue from Mexico, who is an ace at finding foraged materials) makes her gorgeous seasonal wreaths. Here are her tips for gathering greenery to decorate your home and the step-by-step instructions to make a simple, rustic, fresh, foraged Christmas wreath. It’s a simple project you can make in an afternoon.

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Finding the right dog for your family often comes down to size—and medium-sized dogs offer the perfect balance for many pet parents.  Falling somewhere between 25 and 70 pounds, these dog breeds all have distinct personalities, varying energy levels, and differing grooming needs. So, the best medium-sized dog for you depends on what, exactly, you’re looking for from a four-legged companion.  Here are some popular medium dogs to consider bringing home.