It’s easy to understand why your dog doesn’t like it when 4th of July or New Year’s Eve rolls around. It’s not the party hats or waving flags; it’s all about the fireworks. Face it, fireworks are loud, and they’re not just loud, they’re unpredictable. As soon as your dog thinks the danger has passed, [...]
Spring is the time of year when we get the urge to roll up our sleeves, throw open the windows, and give our homes a thorough sprucing up. However, it’s not just a great time to provide the house with a deep clean; it’s also the perfect time to wash and groom your dog. Keeping [...]
Caring for their fur babies is always a top priority for dog owners. However, during the spring there are a few additional things to worry about than during other seasons of the year. For your benefit, we’ve done some research and have put together a list of concerns for you to keep in mind this [...]
Any responsible pet owner wants to love and protect their dog or cat as if they were family. One part of this is knowing what you can and can’t feed your pet. This is especially true with dogs who have a very fine-tuned digestive system. Some food that we eat is fine for dogs while [...]
One of the joys of having a dog is being the recipient of the unconditional love they so happily provide. Sure, every dog owner I know says they love their pet. Many of us actually think of our dogs as being like our children. (Some of them even behave better than our human children.) Now, [...]
Back when dogs roamed free in the wild their nails would naturally wear down, but now that they have become more domesticated it is important to keep them clipped regularly. When your dog’s nails are left to grow long, they constantly touch the ground creating pain in the top of the nail and foot. If [...]
We all know that carrots are good for us, that they help our eyesight and keep us healthy and strong, but did you know that carrots are also very good for dogs too? Carrots are low in calories and make a really healthy treat option. Here are the five reasons why carrots are a safe [...]
As pet parents, we have all seen our dogs eat some pretty disgusting or non-food things. We are left shaking our heads and wondering, why? It’s common for puppies to chew on objects as they are teething, and some even digest these foreign objects without any digestive problems. Fortunately, most will grow out of this [...]
Having a nervous or scared dog can be challenging for a dog owner. It takes a lot of patience and understanding. Whether your dog was born with a shy personality (the type that would rather hide than greet a new person) or had some bad experiences that made them fearful, you (understandably) would like them [...]
One of the most common reasons pet owners take their dog to a trainer is for dogs pulling on their leash. While everyone wants to enjoy a nice walk with their pup, it’s no secret that a dog dragging you down the street is nothing short of awful. Teaching your dog to walk nicely on [...]
