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Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home
Moving into a new home can be both exciting and stressful for humans and pets While we as humans can understand and rationalize why we may have moved, canines may have…
How To Show Your Dog Affection
Learn the difference between loving and spoiling your dog. Express affection in positive ways that don’t reinforce bad habits, or miscommunicate - since human expressions of affection can actually sometimes cause dogs stress instead of showing love!
One Step at a Time: A Guide to Successful Dog Walking
Walking our dogs is a great source of exercise for both pets and pet parents. It not only helps keep our canine companions healthy and physically and mentally stimulated, but also strengthens the bond between us. There are several factors for pet parents to consider, however, to keep walks fun and safe for all.
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Dog
The holiday season is a joyful time to gather with family and friends, decorate around the home, and enjoy traditions old and new. While the season can sometimes get a little hectic for everyone, including our pets, don’t stress – we’ve got you covered with tips and tricks to make the holidays fun, safe, and festive for your dog and all its favorite humans.
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Your Dog
Thanksgiving is a holiday that all family members can enjoy – including your dog. Follow these tips to make sure everyone can indulge and celebrate safely.
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Dog
Halloween has something for everyone. Full of decorations, costumes, candy, and scary twists, it’s a festive evening for humans of all ages. But what’s fun for us can be confusing – and even dangerous – for our pets. Here are some tips to keep your pups safe and sound on the spookiest night of the year.
Dog Seeking Attention?
It’s okay to admit the difficult truth – we can’t be with our pups all the time. Our canine companions are bottomless sources of joy and love, but it’s impossible to spend every waking moment with them given the demands of everyday life.
Toilet Training Basics
There’s no way around it: toilet training is vital for pet owners and dogs.
Establishing a toilet training routine with puppies (usually at around three months old) requires time, effort, and consistency to yield results, but the benefits are well worth it.
10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog
Looking for a furry friend to bring into your home? Adopting from an animal shelter can be a great option! Not only will you be saving a life, but you can experience unconditional love, reap health benefits, and break the cycle of overpopulated shelters.
Back to School Tips for Your Dog
As summer winds down and school begins, everyone in the household – whether two- or four-legged – begins to adjust to new routines. Abrupt changes to day-to-day life can seriously affect our canine companions, however, who are creatures of habit. But with training and the right combination of food, shelter, and entertainment, everyone can quickly and smoothly adapt to the new normal.