Posts Tagged ‘dog tips’
What To Do If Your Pet Is Sick or Injured While Traveling
Taking the entire family on vacation can be awesome but it also takes a lot of planning. Planning and prepping can help a lot and keep rough or scary situations within a realm of being ok. As you check to make sure you have your AAA card, phone numbers of your doctors and kid’s doctors, [...]
6 Things to Train Your Dog to Do Before You Travel
Taking our dogs on trips can be fun and a great bonding experience. It stimulates their minds and senses when they get to explore new environments and we don’t have to worry that they are sad or confused in a boarding facility. But, your dog should know a few basic commands and be well-mannered when [...]
It’s Spring! 5 Tips for Dog Owners
Spring has arrived! If you’re like me you’re loving the sunnier days but also sneezing your brains out. Now is the time to clean that overcrowded garage, get the gardening tools out, and make more time for playing outside with your dog. 5 Tips to Get Ready for Spring Schedule a vet check – It’s [...]
Life Lessons We Learn from Traveling with Dogs
When I ask my friends what they want most out of a vacation, their answers always are “fun” and “relaxation.” When I ask myself what I want out of a vacation, my answers are those and the excitement of seeing something I’ve never seen before. You know what? That’s what dogs like. They like exploring [...]
Keep Your Dog Slim and Trim!
So you’ve noticed your dog’s harness is a little tighter around her mid-section and when she lands on her feet from jumping out of the car it’s now a loud “THUD” as opposed to the softer “THUMP” from last year. Your dog might be getting chubby. Some dogs are naturally heftier than others and some [...]
7 Ways to Help You Recover a Lost Dog
This morning I was walking two dogs and as I turned a corner one of them started tugging to go check out something in the grass. The other dog tugged the other way. For a split second I thought about what I would do if one got away. Their leashes were wrapped around my hands [...]
Take Your Dog To Work Day: June 22, 2012
Have a dog? Have a job? Whew, good for you. Celebrate these two facts by taking your dog to work on Friday June 22. Check with your company to see if they are participating in the event and will allow you to bring your pup before Friday. This is an annual worldwide event that was [...]
Dog Walking – Tips and Tricks
Walking your dog is a great way to get some exercise, reinforce the bond between you two, and a great time to practice training and tricks. One of the biggest questions many owners have is about finding the best type of leash and collar or harness for walks. Harnesses, collars, and halti leads are all [...]
Socialize Your Puppy
Dogs are social by nature and enjoy the company of people and other dogs if socialized. Dog daycares, dog parks, and puppy play times have become very common for dog owners to partake in and it’s very important to have a well-socialized and well-behaved puppy to ensure that everyone has a good time. Socializing a [...]
5 Dog Park Tips
With all this wonderfully beautiful spring weather upon us, trips to the dog park are going to be super fun. More dogs, more play, and more time spent outside are all on your dog’s mind. The dog park is a great place where your dog can make friends, run around and socialize, and burn off [...]
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