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Behind the Scenes With Rob Kugler (Video)

Go behind the scenes with Marine Corps veteran Rob Kugler to learn how a crosscountry trek with his ailing dog helped him heal and discover his purpose.

Rob Kugler and his dog in the driver seat of a camper

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A New Leash on Life: Rob Kugler

By Heidi Wachter

Marine Corps veteran Rob Kugler found his way home after taking a transformative road trip with his beloved, terminally ill dog.

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How Can I Work Through the Grief of Losing My Pet?

By Jon Spayde

Here are four tips to help you cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

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PUMPING IRONY: Teacher’s Pet

By Craig Cox

A new poll suggests domesticated animals are a great source of stress relief for geezers. My relationship with our elderly neurotic cat tells me it’s not nearly that simple.

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PUMPING IRONY: Invasion of the Robots

By Craig Cox

With the aging population far outpacing the resources of caregivers, robotics seems to be a plausible solution — until you consider the consequences.

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Pet Power

By Stephanie Granada

Learn why pet owners are healthier — and what you can do if you don't have pets.

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Dog Owners Live Longer

By Heidi Wachter

Increased longevity is yet another benefit of dog ownership.

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Finding Calm in a Frantic World

By Elizabeth Millard

When anxiety knocks you down, try these 24 simple techniques to regain your balance.

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Expert Answers on Exercising With Your Dog

By Yael Grauer

What are some good ways to include my dog in my workouts?

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COMING CLEAN: For the Love of Ladybird

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

This time last year, we had to make a hard choice: say goodbye to one of our dogs. It was not a decision we came to lightly, and one that has, in some way, taken me this long to process. I’m finally ready to talk about the decision publicly, and I think the story fits... Read more »

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COMING CLEAN: Running Buddy

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

We spent Labor Day weekend at Kyle’s family’s cabin, so I would once again miss my Saturday Boot Camp class. I had several conflicts and travel in August, and thus pretty inconsistent last month. But with fall in the air, the season of back-to-school and return of schedules and routines, I wanted to make sure... Read more »