Tips & Advice

Summertime means plenty of indoor and outdoor fun. Whether you are lounging indoors or enjoying a barbeque, pool or beach trip, or campfire, humans and pups alike need to stay vigilant about fire. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says pets are responsible for over 1,000 house fires every year in the United States, and an estimated 40,000 pets die in fires each year, mostly from smoke inhalation. In addition, July and August have been the peak months for both the number of large wildfires and acres burned since 2000. A little preparation goes a long way for keeping the whole family safe, canine companion included.

It’s finally here! A summer full of barbeques, pool parties, vacations, and other fun in the sun is just beginning for humans and their canine companions. Here are the basics you need to know for a safe, summer season with your dog.

Meet Moose, our Labradoodle. He has been part of our family for the past 18 months and has been a wonderful addition to our family. He loves life, and we love life with our Labradoodle!

Read Melissa's story and learn about her healing after a vicious dog attack, thanks to Zeus, her chocolate lab, and the help of training by Bark Busters!

Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters are regular occurrences around the world. These unexpected events can cause chaos and confusion in communities – especially when an evacuation is required.

More family time is great for people and pups, but sudden schedule changes can trigger negative behaviors. With a little preparation, you can ease the transition and keep things positive.

Becoming a foster parent to a lucky dog is one of the most rewarding and enlightening experiences a dog lover can have. Foster parents play a valuable role in easing the burden placed on shelters while providing a safe environment, full of love and attention, until the special pups find their forever homes.

Spending time away from your dog while home may be difficult – we love our canine companions as much as they love us! 

Joanne Rice is a Canine Behavioral Therapist and Master Trainer with Bark Busters Home Dog Training. She agreed to chronicle her dog adoption experience as she and her husband adopt a new dog into their family.