The long, hot days of summer will soon be winding to an end, which means the days of fun, sun and adventuring with your dog are limited for the rest of the year. Beat the end-of-summer blues and take advantage of the last days of summertime by creating an end-of-summer bucket list! Below are a few ideas to help you…
Summer is the time to relax and take a vacation, yet it often calls for leaving your fur-baby behind in a kennel for a week or two. Going out of town can be an exciting change of pace for us humans, but the change in routine is tough on our dogs – and it can be extra-hard for anxious or…
Dogs make the best workout buddies! They never complain or cancel on you last minute, and as creatures of habit they will hold you accountable for getting outdoors and stretching your legs. And, their energy is contagious: studies show that canine owners are 34% more likely to get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise a week than folks who do…
There’s nothing your dog loves more than spending time outside, enjoying the exercise and smells your yard on a warm spring day. Yet, as the flowers start to bloom and your grass starts to thaw, you may begin to notice that it’s not always easy to keep your lawn green after Lassie does her business. Urine damage from dogs is…
Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! When they are so little, everything they do is adorable… that is until they have an accident on your clean white carpet or antique rug. Start getting your pet in the habit of going outside or in a litter box as soon as you come home from the shelter or breeder. Here are…
A new puppy can be fun, but often frustrating to train! Dogs do not automatically know how to properly walk on a leash or know that peeing on the couch is a “no no” (surprising, I know). Training is key to well-behaved furry friend. Fortunately, training your dog to walk on a leash is one of the easier skills to…
You may have heard somewhere that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans… but then you witness Fido eating his own feces, rummaging through the trash, and cleaning his canine genital areas. How can their mouths be cleaner than humans who regular take care of their dental hygiene through brushing and flossing? This is a question that we often hear when…
Did you know your dog or cat can suffer from seasonal allergies just as you do? Now is the time of year when environmental allergies are at their peak. Some of the common causes of seasonal allergies include dust, dust mites, pollen, grass and flea bites. Unlike humans whose allergy symptoms usually involve the respiratory tract, dog allergies and cat…