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Big Paws
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Balancing Act: Tips for Introducing Your Dog to the World of Paddle boarding
Going out on the water can be an amazing experience for you and your pup! But some small prep ahead of time can make the experience much...
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Big Paws
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Pearl's Journey: A Tale of Resilience, Love, and Second Chances
Some days in dog rescue are just tough. You get tired of answering the phones to an endless borage of requests to save dogs that have...
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Big Paws
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Home at Last: Rescued Poodle Leaves Stray Life Behind
In a heartwarming tale of resilience and compassion, a poodle named Floyd has overcome incredible odds to find love, care, and a forever...
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Big Paws
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Fireworks and Fido: Preparing Your Dog for a Stress-Free 4th of July
Are you stressed out thinking about the upcoming fireworks?? Are you already busy planning your trip to the vet for medication or...
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Big Paws
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Potty Training 101
Dogs can typically be potty trained within a few days of being in your house with the right level of consistency, patience, and rewards! ...
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Big Paws
- May 18
- 2 min
Unleashing Success: We're Expanding and Hiring!
We've got an exciting pup-date from Big Paws of the Ozarks!! We are thrilled to announce that our organization has reached a significant...
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Big Paws
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Saving Dogs the Big Paws Way
Big Paws of the Ozarks was founded in 2016 with a dream and passion for animal welfare. Since then our paw-print grew from a toy breed to...
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Big Paws
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Board and Trains: A Day in the Life of a Dog in Training
A Day in the Life of a Board and Train Dog Have you ever wondered what life is like for a dog in our board and train program? We know...
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Big Paws
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Meet Christian!
Christian has been surrounded by dogs his entire life. Almost all of which have been rescues of one form or another. In 2018 he got his...
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Amy Hughes
- Dec 22, 2022
- 4 min
Big Paws of the Ozarks 2022 Wrap Up
Wow oh wow! First, we are eternally grateful for our donors and followers who support us day in and day out. We appreciate you so much!...
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Amy Hughes
- Dec 11, 2022
- 1 min
Meet the Big Paws Academy Trainer: Paul Stowe
Like all of the Big Paws Pack, Paul is a big dog fan. In 2017, he applied for a job with a local dog training company at the urging of a...
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Big Paws
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Big Paws Academy is Expanding Dog Training Services
Big Paws of the Ozarks has an exciting update for Big Paws Academy! In January 2023, we’re expanding our dog training services through...
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Big Paws
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Meet Matt, Big Paws Academy's New Director of Training
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Matt Newton, to lead the expansion of our dog training program at Big Paws Academy Meet Matt...
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Big Paws
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Myth Busters: E-Collars
What Are E-Collars and Are They Safe to Use E-collars are commonly used in balanced dog training methods. Balanced training means that...
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Big Paws
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
3 Big Mental Health Benefits of Owning A Dog
If your dog makes you happy and you know it, give your dog a treat! Something about those happy tails create the ultimate serotonin...
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Big Paws
- Jul 26, 2022
- 3 min
Fostering Dogs + Bringing A Family Closer
I began working with Big Paws of the Ozarks as a foster in 2019. At the time, my kiddos were 6 months old and 3 years old. My family...
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Big Paws
- Apr 1, 2022
- 7 min
Big Dog, Big Budget? How to Manage Pet Care Expenses
By Susan Doktor It makes perfect sense—and you’ve probably already surmised—that a 120-pound Great Dane mix is going to cost more to feed...
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Big Paws
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
The 5 Keys to Finding your Best Furry Friend
1. What dog is right for you? When looking for a dog it’s important to first ask yourself: “Why do I want a dog?”. From there you can...
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Big Paws
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Big Paws Finds a New Fur-ever Home!
Big Paws of the Ozarks' mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in our Northwest Arkansas community. Today, we're taking one...
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