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Howie’s Howl is the perfect way to stay up-to-date with what’s happening at Happy Howie’s! Our dog blog is a great resource for pet parents too—offering dog advice, gift ideas & safety tips! Check back often for Happy Howie’s news, events, contests & more!

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Counter Surf’s Up… But Not For Long!

When you turn your back in the kitchen, does your dog hang 10 on your kitchen counters, surfing for any tasty morsel he can find? Although your dog may dig counter surfing, most of us prefer they keep…
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Canine Drivers' Training; Keeping you, your dog and other drivers safe

Remember that famous scene in the Blues Brothers movie. Jake and Elwood Blues are in a car chase, and the brothers chit chat casually about the variety of stores they are speeding past, and notice the…
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Proud to Partner with Leader Dogs for the Blind

Happy Howie's is happy to announce its partnership with Leader Dogs for the Blind! Happy Howie’s has always encouraged a strong sense of community and are happy to give back to those who need it the…
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5th Annual Happy Dog Photo Contest Winners

5th Annual Happy Dog Photo Contest Winners - We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to everyone that participated in the Happy Howie’s Happy Dog Photo Contest—whether you submitted a photo or came…
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Happy Howie’s 5th Annual Happy Dog Photo Contest

Happy Howie’s 5th Annual Happy Dog Photo Contest Happy Howie’s is excited to bring back our Happy Dog Photo Contest for its fifth year! We love see everyone’s photos, and we enjoyed creating an…
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Easing into the Golden Years – Enhancing the Life of Your Senior Dog

Easing into the Golden Years: Although we can’t stop time slipping away, there are several things we can do to help our furry family members age a bit more like Betty White than Keith Richards. Determining…
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Halloween Dog Costume Photo Contest Winners 2018

We would like to send out a big thank you to everyone that have participated in our Halloween Dog Costume Photo Contest—whether you submitted a photo or came back to vote. We loved seeing all the dogs…
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The Mealtime Mystery - Solving the Case of Food Sensitivities

The Mealtime Mystery: Sherlock Holmes notices how seeming unrelated events are actually intertwined, and ultimately solves the mystery. Usually the culprit is the character who appeared to be the most…
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Halloween Costume Photo Contest 2018

Halloween Costume Photo Contest 2018 Happy Howie’s Halloween Dog Costume Photo contest is back for the third year! We hope everyone has fun and enters their favorite fuzzy friends in their best costume. Contest…
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Oh Baby! – Welcoming a New Human to the Pack

Oh Baby! I can speak from personal experience that life as an only child is pretty fantastic. Undivided attention from your parents, the occasional dessert for dinner, perhaps a few less rules, and…
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Silly Selfie Contest Winners 2018

Silly Selfie Contest Winners 2018 - We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to everyone that have participated in our first Happy Howie’s "You & Your Dog Silly Selfie" Contest—whether you submitted…
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Have Dog, Will Travel – Road Tripping with Your Dog

Have Dog, Will Travel: Whether its hiking trails in state parks, hitting the beach or visiting the World’s Largest Ball of Twine, there is nothing like a good vacation. Taking in different scenery,…
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