Posts Tagged ‘summer’

Off the Beaten Path: Pet-Friendly Rhode Island

Formal dress not required at Rhode Island restaurants.

When most people consider Rhode Island vacations, they usually think Newport or Block Island. And while they are great destinations, there are a lot of other extremely beautiful and pet-friendly places to visit in the Ocean State. Our CEO, Smudge Kingsley, recently packed us up and took us on a road trip to visit some [...]

Tips for Summer Getaways With Your Dog

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Taking your dog for a hike? Going camping this summer? Great idea! But first, be sure you and your dog are prepared for the upcoming trek. Here are a few tips for taking your dog on a camping trip or summer hike. Expect the Unexpected Although you can probably expect temperate weather, summer trips can [...]

Do Dogs Get Poison Ivy? & Other Outdoor Concerns

With the onset of nice weather, taking your dog into the wilderness can be extremely rewarding. With all the sensory stimulation the outdoors provides, you’ll see a side of your pet that you might not have witnessed before. Watching him fully engaged, tail wagging, nose to the ground and in the air, prancing back and [...]

Keeping Dogs Cool in the Summer

It’s a little known fact that dogs can get heat stroke during the summer that can be fatal. Given the fact that I’m the owner of a Labrador who is Black, keeping my pooch cool is a high priority.