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03/10/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The 7 best dog breeds for survival and protection

Through the years, dogs have constantly proven why they deserve to be called “man’s best friend.” They’re affectionate, dependable, protective, and smart, making them the perfect companion to have when SHTF. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) However, there are many different dog breeds to choose from. They all have various pros and cons but if you’re not sure […]

01/03/2019 / By Mary Miller

Do you have a basic emergency kit for your pet dog?

Pets are often an overlooked topic when it comes to prepping. In case you have to suddenly bug out somewhere or leave for a planned vacation, it is understandable that you will want to bring your loyal canine companion with you. However, you have to make sure that all your dog’s needs have first been taken […]

12/01/2018 / By Mary Miller

A guide to understanding signals from animals to determine whether a natural disaster is about to strike

Natural disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Devastating earthquakes often occur without warning. Or do they? Stories of animals displaying strange behaviors before earthquakes have existed for centuries, but can they detect natural disasters before they strike? (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) The earth sometimes sends out subtle signals before disasters occur that are too imperceptible for humans […]

08/21/2018 / By Janine Acero

The best dog breeds for SHTF situations

A dog is a versatile pet. Different breeds are meant for different purposes. Some breeds are absolute couch potatoes which make for great cuddle-buddies, some dogs are excellent travel companions, and there are breeds that are perfect for protecting your home from intruders and other dangers. If you’re a prepper with a homestead, your bug-in home won’t […]

06/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Packing Fido’s bug out bag: Items to consider including

If you’ve already prepared your bug-out bag (BOB), you have time to get one ready for your dog when SHTF. Aside from keeping us safe during disasters, we can also count on our pets as moral support. If you own a large dog, they can carry their own BOB. But if they’re smaller than average, […]

03/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Pet prepping: Emergency treatments you should learn, just in case

Pets and their unconditional love make them indispensable. They’re family. Their joys and pains are ours as well. Lucky is the pet owner with a background in veterinary medicine to help him when accidents and emergencies happen to their beloved pooch. But most owners are lost when something bad happens to their pet. They don’t […]

02/04/2018 / By Janine Acero

Guard dog: 5 breeds that are perfect for protecting you

Dog breeding, or the process of mating selected dogs for certain qualities and characteristics, has become more specialized over the years, with different types of breeds particularly designed for different types of tasks. There are dogs bred for protection, hunting, assistants for the physically challenged, companions, etc. Dogs bred for protection can be your best […]

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