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My first dog was a handful, so I built the training app of my dreams. It became a $20 million business — and we're still growing.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalia Shahmetova, the founder of Woofz by nove8. It has been edited for length and clarity. I have a beagle. And if you know the breed, you know ...
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My first (and last?) visit to the dog groomer

What happens when you need real pros for your first big dog show but end up with quirky advice? PETBOOK author Manuela Lieflaender dared to take Elvis to the dog groomer for the first time and ...