7 Must Haves When Traveling With Your Dog If you’re a dog lover, at least once in your life you might want or need to travel with your dog buddy. If you think this could be a problem, it doesn’t have to be. Here is a list of 7 must haves when traveling with your … Read more
Successful Puppy Potty Training Housebreaking can be a hot topic for dog owners, especially if your dog isn’t cooperating. It’s important to understand the dog’s way of thinking to establish successful puppy potty training. It doesn’t matter if your dog is a puppy or an older dog, or maybe it’s an undisciplined rescue, shelter, or … Read more
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Decoding Your Dog “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk, Author While they cannot speak, dogs are incredibly expressive, emotionally-literate creatures and have many different ways of communicating with their human companions. While we dog-owners like to think that we perfectly understand our dogs, often we have … Read more
How to Care for an Elderly Pet If you have a pet that’s reaching her senior years, you need to be observant of any changes in her eating habits as well as any physical or behavioral changes. As a caring, responsible pet owner, you’ll want to make your pet’s senior years as enjoyable and comfortable … Read more
Heartworms in Dogs Heartworms can be a terrifying subject for many pet owners, that leaves you hugging your dog as you try to shake off the heebie-jeebies. Heartworms are a parasite that lives inside dogs, residing in their heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Adult heartworms can grow up to a foot in length and cause … Read more
Adopting the right dog for your lifestyle is vital to a successful, long-lasting dog-human relationship. Too many dogs end up in shelters because their owners did not do their homework before picking out a pup. It is not fair to the dog nor to your family to get attached, only to discover that you’re incompatible. … Read more
Pet Adoption and Depression Pet adoption and depression or addiction recovery often go hand in hand. The many benefits to both the animal and the person are immensely apparent. Not only are you giving the rescue a new lease on life and a forever home, but the companionship they provide you offers a new sense of … Read more
4 Signs it’s Time to Take Your Pet to the Vet A number of studies show that people who have pets enjoy better physical and emotional health, and have more opportunities to engage with others socially. But having a pet is also a responsibility, one that requires your time and attention. Even the best of care … Read more
How to Stop Your Dog From Being a Lunatic in Public Places (Sorry, I meant … ) How to Socialize Your Dog 🙄 Is your dog a maniac when he sees another person or dog? (Or cat or squirrel or car or … you catch my drift). I’m going to talk a bit about how to … Read more
4 Ways to Avoid Dog Bites When Pet Sitting Looking after a neighbor’s well-behaved pooch can be a pleasant and fun experience. That doesn’t mean that it’s not crucial to exercise caution at all times, however. Dog bites are always a risk. It doesn’t matter if you think you know your neighbor’s sweet canine inside … Read more