Archive for the ‘dogs’ Category
It’s Spring! 5 Tips for Dog Owners
Spring has arrived. It’s time to clean, get the gardening tools out, and make more time for playing outside with your dog. To get your dog ready for spring here’s a few tips:
1: Schedule a vet check: It’s good to take your dog to the vet for a wellness check and a weight check. Spring [...]
ASPCA’s Mega Match-A-Thon
The end of March is going to be a fur-filled weekend in New York City. If you’ve been toying with the idea of adopting a pet head to 67th street and Broadway from March 30th to April 1st.
The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals is hosting a three-day pet adoption event, the ASPCA Mega Match-A-Thon. [...]
5 Common Small Breed Dogs
Whether it’s because your apartment is small, you live in a crowded city, or you love the idea of having a lap dog, small dogs have always had a place in the hearts and homes of many pet owners. When I lived in NYC, I saw a lot of french bulldogs and pugs. I live [...]
Healthy Dog Treats
If you or your vet has decided that your pup could lose a few pounds, finding healthier options than some of the meat based treats doesn’t have to be difficult. Since we are all looking for ways to save money, making your own dog treats can be cheaper than buying them. There are plenty of [...]
Dog Parks in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is on the top tourist places in the world and it well know for its summer fog, steep hills, and cable cars. There’s also an eclectic nightlife and wonderfully crowded and amazing Chinatown. San Francisco is also a very pet friendly city. There are some amazing parks and hiking trails where you and [...]
House Breaking Tips
House breaking a puppy or dog that isn’t trained is accomplished by rewarding good behavior (going to the bathroom outside) and preventing her/him from going inside. Some dogs will learn and pick up what you are asking them to do very quickly while others may take a bit longer. Don’t be frustrated, and keep working [...]
AKC’s 6 New Breeds
This year the American Kennel Club had 6 new breeds that were seen at the Westminster Kennel Club Show. It was the 136th annual Best in Show and of the 185 breeds of dogs that compete, the 6 new ones were the American English Coonhoud, Cesky Terrier, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Lundehund, and [...]
More Pet Events for March
March is a packed month of pet events in many different cities. There’s so many parties, fundraisers, and educational events for you and your family to head to. If you’re not sure what to do while the winter weather melts away and heads towards spring, why not check out one of these events?
What: Leprechauns [...]
6 Tips for Finding a Pet Sitter
Sometimes we can’t take our pets with us. It’s getting easier to do as more hotels change their policies but there are just trips where we can’t. So what do you do? You can board your pet at your local vet or find a daycare that does boarding. You could also find a neighbor or [...]
5 Dog Walking Tips
If your dog tugs, zig zags, and stops randomly as you walk her, it may be time to retrain and modify the behavior. Walking your dog is one of the many ways you create a good bond and establish a sense of balance and order. If you’re unsure how to get your dog to remember [...]
