Tips & Advice: General Care & Safety

Summer thunderstorms are common. Have a plan in place for you and your dog so you can successfully weather the storm!

There’s no better way to beat the summertime heat than to jump in a swimming pool! And just as we ensure that we, as humans, are water safe it’s important we don’t forget about our furry friends. Most dogs are naturally drawn to the water and love to play in it but before we let them have a long day in the pool, it’s important to take a few moments to make sure they’re safe.
 
 

Fourth of July is right around the corner and it is the summer’s biggest holiday, often celebrated with pool parties, barbecues and of course, fireworks. 

Who doesn’t love to go on a vacation? Tens of thousands of people every summer will pack their bags and go off in search of rest and relaxation away from home. And while some people will opt to find a dog sitter or board their pet somewhere, many will bring Fido along on the adventure!

Read our 5 important tips on how to celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day so that you and your pup can have a great and safe day together.

Summer has officially arrived! That means as temperatures rise, we flock to the outside to soak up the warm weather, and of course, we take our pups along with us. Because who doesn’t love being outside in the summer? However, while you and I can voice when we get too hot and can find ways to cool ourselves down, our pets cannot. Keep reading below for some important reminders about your dog and the summertime heat and how to keep them cool and comfortable.

Digging. All dogs do it! It’s a well-known behavior of dogs that many people have come to accept as “it’s just what dogs do.” But is it? Learn more!

Did you know? It's not all black and white.  Dogs are able to see certain colors!  While people have three cones in their eyes to see color, dogs only have two. Dogs can see blues and yellows but not so much reds and greens.  Learn more!

At Bark Busters we often get asked about our methods, and specifically if our dog training is "positive-only."  Well, we know that our training is as positive as it gets and the best and fairest training available because it's based on the way dogs naturally communicate. To better understand what we mean, let's look at what positive.