22
Nov
Bring the Play Inside You don’t have to go for a jump in the snow in order to give your dog a chance to get some much needed exercise. There are plenty of super fun ways to get him moving without setting a paw outside. Hide and seek. Food isn’t the only thing that your dog will enjoy searching for. Try…
19
Sep
Crate training takes advantage of your dog’s natural instincts to seek out a comfortable, quiet and safe place when the environment around them becomes too loud or overwhelming. It’s an important tool in preventing dogs from chewing on items in the home or during housetraining. Why is it important and beneficial to a healthy happy dog? Crate training is important…
05
Sep
The typical American household spends more money each year on animal products — food, supplies, and health care — than it does on baby items or entertainment. The majority of U.S. households (68%) include a pet; the average house has two dogs, one cat, and three other pets. How much do we love our animals? They slept in our bed…
02
Jul
These are a few of the benefits of dogs swimming. Swimming is a non-weight bearing, low-impact, and non-concussive exercise. This means your dog can enjoy all the benefits without putting stress on their joints and tendons. Plus, the buoyancy of the water takes on most of your dog’s weight when he/she is submerged, which supports their body and relieves their bones from the regular impact experienced on land. Exercise…
23
Jun
Regardless of the age, size, or breed, each dog requires regular exercise. Dogs are often dull of energy, and the energy needs to go somewhere, or else they might become prone to health issues or problematic behaviors. According to various studies, a tired dog is always better behaved, focused, calm, and understanding. Dogs can expend their energy at a dog…
13
Jun
Dogs are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. Vaccines are not available for most of the tickborne diseases that dogs can get, and they don’t keep the dogs from bringing ticks into your home. For these reasons, it’s important to use a tick preventive product on your dog. Tick bites on dogs may be hard to detect. Signs…