Some pets enjoy the activity of Halloween, but most find the holiday just a little bit stressful. As you’re considering how you’ll celebrate Halloween, take a few precautions to keep your pets safe and reduce their anxiety level. Be Cautious With Pet Halloween Costumes Halloween is the one time of the year when everyone dresses […]
Read MoreAvoid restlessness and destruction at home by making sure your dog gets out of the house!
When dogs are home alone, they have a hard time finding a productive, nondestructive way to keep themselves entertained. They build up energy and become more and more restless, and eventually take it out on your shoes, or your couch cushions, or anything they are not supposed to touch. A great way to keep this […]
Read MoreWhy is choosing a dog sitter healthier than boarding my dog?
Leaving home for an extended period of time can be stressful enough without having to worry about your beloved pet’s well-being. On top of packing and making travel plans, many dog owners struggle with the choice between boarding and hiring a sitter. Which option will keep your dog happiest and healthiest while you are away? […]
Read MoreThe Indispensable Benefits of Walking Your Dog Daily
Dogs provide their human companions with so many gifts. Time and again, our furry counterparts give us joy, comfort, company, and love, unconditionally and without pretext. Unfortunately, as much as we want to reciprocate this love, too often we become busy and entrenched in our own lives, forgetting the physical and emotional needs of our […]
Read MoreThree Benefits of Hiring a Dog Walker
Your dog is always there for you when you need some affection, but it can be difficult to be there for your pooch 24/7. Your life is busy, and even though you want to do what is best for your pet, it is a challenge managing the full responsibility of owning a dog with your […]
Read More6 Common Training Mistakes Owners Make
Six of the most common training mistakes that dog owners make are: 1) Training for an extended period of time. Remember, your dog does not have the same attention span that a human does, so make sure to keep your training sessions brief! You will accomplish more with a short, focused training session than a […]
Read MoreTips for House Training Your Dog
Some say house training your dog is one of the healthiest behaviors you can instill early on. By learning the proper place to do their business, your right-hand pup can learn good habits while ensuring a healthy relationship between pet and owner. All dogs are different, so the time it takes each pup to become […]
Read MoreDealing with Your Pet’s Separation Anxiety
There’s a reason why dogs are thought of as man’s trusty sidekick. The emotional bond between a pup and their owner is unlike any other connection. Dogs can provide support to humans emotionally, physically, and psychologically to the extent that they are relied on as a coping mechanism for many struggling with anger, loneliness, and […]
Read MoreFour Human Foods Your Dog Can Safely Eat
We’ve all done it—you’re sitting at the dinner table when your dog appears in the corner of your peripheral vision and flashes you those irresistible puppy eyes. Your pup sends you into a spiral of guilt and moral ponderings of how-bad-would-it-be-if-I-gave-you-a-little-piece until you finally succumb to their relentless gaze and sacrifice the last bite of […]
Read MoreExplaining the Friendship between Dog and Man
There is no question that dogs and humans go together like peanut butter and jelly. But have you ever wondered why? Recently, scientists started to utilize advances in genetic sequencing to explain this profound friendship. In two separate studies, researchers looked at the genomes of various dogs as a way of exploring two questions. First, […]
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