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Celebrating the Canine Connection: Why Having Dogs is Life's Greatest Adventure

Celebrating the Canine Connection: Why Having Dogs is Life's Greatest Adventure

Team Stepevoli Posted on May 15 2024
Why life with a dog is such an adventure for World Dog Day, plus ideas and a simple checklist for making more of it.
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Celebrating Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month: Let's Be Kind to Our Furry Friends!

Celebrating Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month: Let's Be Kind to Our Furry Friends!

Team Stepevoli Posted on March 29 2024
Practical ways to help animals in need, from responsible adoption and volunteering to speaking up for animal protection.
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Pawsitively Happy: How Owning a Pet Brings Joy to Your Life

Pawsitively Happy: How Owning a Pet Brings Joy to Your Life

Team Stepevoli Posted on March 12 2024
Pets bring love, laughter, routine and purpose. Here is why pet parents say life is happier with a pet, and how to enjoy yours more.
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Unleashing Success: The Importance of Early Dog Training

Unleashing Success: The Importance of Early Dog Training

Team Stepevoli Posted on February 21 2024

Why starting dog training early builds good habits, clear communication and safety, plus a simple way to begin at home.

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Pet-Friendly Diwali in India: How to Keep Your Pets and Street Animals Calm and Safe

Pet-Friendly Diwali in India: How to Keep Your Pets and Street Animals Calm and Safe

Team Stepevoli Posted on November 09 2023
A simple Diwali checklist for Indian pet parents: a quiet space, indoor time, ID tags and small ways to help street animals.
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How Horses Contribute to Well-rounded Child Development

How Horses Contribute to Well-rounded Child Development

Team Stepevoli Posted on November 09 2023

Time with horses can build responsibility, patience, confidence, empathy and teamwork in children. Here is what they learn and how to start safely.

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Featuring DogTown Club, Whitefield

Featuring DogTown Club, Whitefield

Team Stepevoli Posted on September 07 2023
DogTown Club in Whitefield, Bangalore offers boarding, daycare, swimming, training and a cafe. Here is what it offers and how to plan a first visit.
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Featuring Pawstomize Dog Accessories and Bandanas!

Featuring Pawstomize Dog Accessories and Bandanas!

Team Stepevoli Posted on September 05 2023
Meet Pawstomize, the Bangalore brand behind personalised dog tags, collars and bandanas, plus tips on choosing the right accessory for your dog.
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Dog Cafes and Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Mumbai, Area by Area

Dog Cafes and Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Mumbai, Area by Area

Team Stepevoli Posted on August 29 2023
Fifteen pet-friendly cafes, taprooms and pet spaces in Mumbai, with what makes each special and tips for planning a smooth visit.
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Dog Temples In India!

Dog Temples In India!

Team Stepevoli Posted on July 25 2023
India has temples that honour dogs, in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Goa. Here is what we know about each, and how to plan a respectful visit with or without your dog.
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Featuring Rosie The Indian Streetie from a Children’s Book!

Featuring Rosie The Indian Streetie from a Children’s Book!

Team Stepevoli Posted on June 06 2023
Lalitha Banerjee's children's book, The Amazing Adventures of Rosie the Streetie, in her own words, with ideas for reading it with your child.
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Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats

Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats

Team Stepevoli Posted on April 30 2023
How to decide between an indoor and outdoor lifestyle for your cat, and what to set up for each.
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5 Online Games that Cats LOVE

5 Online Games that Cats LOVE

Team Stepevoli Posted on April 30 2023
Five online games and videos many cats love, plus how to set up a safe screen session and turn it into real play.
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Best Pet Movies: 10 Animated and 10 Live-Action Films for Animal Lovers

Best Pet Movies: 10 Animated and 10 Live-Action Films for Animal Lovers

Team Stepevoli Posted on March 30 2023
Twenty pet movies worth watching with your family, split into animated and live-action picks, with a one-line story for each.
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Can you have pets and a baby?

Can you have pets and a baby?

Team Stepevoli Posted on February 05 2023
Yes, pets and babies can share a home. The benefits, the cautions, and a step-by-step plan for introductions.
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How to communicate better with your dog!

How to communicate better with your dog!

Team Stepevoli Posted on February 05 2023
Nine simple ways to help your dog understand you: clear commands, body language, hand signals, timely rewards and a release word.
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How many times do I need to walk my dogs?

How many times do I need to walk my dogs?

Team Stepevoli Posted on June 15 2022
How often to walk your dog depends on breed, age, size and home. A simple guide to building a routine that works in an Indian city.
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Pet Insurance in India: How It Works and What to Check Before You Buy

Pet Insurance in India: How It Works and What to Check Before You Buy

Team Stepevoli Posted on July 04 2021
How pet insurance works: premiums, reimbursement, deductibles, limits and exclusions, and what to check before you buy.
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Yes! Cats have breeds!

Yes! Cats have breeds!

Team Stepevoli Posted on June 04 2021
Cats have breeds too. A guide to cats found in India, their temperaments, and how to choose one that suits your home.
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What do birds like?

What do birds like?

Team Stepevoli Posted on April 18 2021
Birds like company, puzzles and patient training. Here is what pet birds enjoy and how to build a bond with yours.
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