How To Stop Your Dog From Chasing Joggers

Many dogs don’t seem to bother running after joggers but there are a few that will dart out of their yard, bark, or lunge while on a walk towards a jogger. It can be scary if you’re the jogger. There are some reasons why a dog may do chase the jogger. Why Dogs Want To […]

5 Tips for Moving With Your Pet

Got new digs? Time to pack up and go? Your pet may not understand what’s going on and get anxious. It’s exhausting for you and can be scary for your pet. Boxes, furniture being moved around or thrown out, and routine changes aren’t easily understood by our pets. If you’re lucky your cat might just […]

Cruising with Fido: Tips for a Safe and Fun Car Ride with Your Dog

Most dogs love car rides. It’s exciting to them to look out the window and watch the buildings, trees, and other cars whizz by. The wind and different smells keep their noses moving and will bounce from window to window. Dogs like to explore and having them loose in the car allows them to move […]

5 Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

Outdoor activities increase when the weather warms up. If you and your furry best friend love going for hikes, make sure both of you are prepped and ready for the mileage. 5 Tips for Hiking With Your Dog Check that the trail is pet-friendly. Some parks allow dogs on trails and others do not. If […]

Time for a Road Trip? Don’t Forget These Tips

Summer is here and that means the weekends are packed with things to do. From outdoor festivals and bbqs to day trips to the beach and amusement park. If you’re planning on taking vacation time and traveling with your favorite pup don’t forget the following tips. No Heads Out the Window! Although many pets find […]

How To Help Your Dog Adjust To A Divorce

Sometimes relationships don’t work out and it is best for everyone to split. Just as you, your ex, and (if you have some) the children are affected by the energy and emotional vibes, your pet is affected. She’s used to everyone and may still be extremely bonded to both adults. Moving to a new place, […]

Moving in Together with Pets

If you and your partner have moved in together or are planning to merge your households, first off, congrats! Secondly, if you have pets be aware that there is an adjustment period that your pets will go through. Aside from slightly new routines and things that they will sniff and get used to having around, […]

5 Great Small Watchdog Breeds for Apartment Living

If you are thinking of getting a pup and live in an apartment or small house, a smaller dog works well. They take up less physical space and their wagging tails are less likely to knock things off the coffee table. Also, if you want a dog that has a big bark and may have […]

6 Ways To Tell That Your Pet Likes to Travel

So you’ve made sure to have enough snacks, food, and creature comforts for your pet as your two embark on your trip. You’ve brought along some old toys and the car harness fits your dog perfectly or your cat’s carrier has a fluffy fleece pad in it. Now what? Well, maybe your pet isn’t the […]

Tips for Summer Getaways With Your Dog

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. 6 Tips For Summer Getaways Expect the Unexpected – Although you can probably […]

Hurricane Tips For Pet Owners

We’ve seen some incredibly horrible natural disasters on the news lately, from wildfires to floods, to tornadoes. June 1 marks the beginning of Hurricane Season in the U.S. and weather analysts have said this summer could be one of the toughest and extremely active seasons yet. They have predicted there could be as many as […]

6 Memorial Day Travel Tips

Heading out of town for the weekend? Want to take your pet? Traveling with your pet can be a lot of fun for you and them. Before you hit the road, don’t forget a few tips to make the weekend awesome! 6 tips to travel like a pro with your pet: Check pet policy and […]

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, […]

What To Do When You Can’t Take Your Pet On Vacation

Going away for the holidays? If your pets have to stay behind, it can be very stressful for them. What you choose to do with your pet can mean the difference in a stressed pet and one who has a wonderful time. It can also mean the difference between a stressed out you as you […]

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 […]

Hotel Tips When Traveling With A Cat

This is Molly, the cat that owns Kathy, and I have a gripe: dogs get all the fun and excitement of going out to places. I’m not even sure if I want to go where they go but these four walls and windows get boring sometimes and I don’t always like having to sniff the […]

7 Indoor Plants That Are Safe for Pets (& Also Improve Our Health)

Having plants in the house is a very easy way to spruce up a room, and they can benefit our indoor air quality as well as our mood. The tricky part can be finding plants that are aesthetically pleasing to us and our particular tastes and safe for our pets. Cats and dogs sometimes chew […]

9 Things To Look For At Pet-Friendly Hotels

Ok, so you’ve done it. The dates of your trip are picked out, you’ve told your boss to take this job and shove it, you’ve searched Google Maps and PetsWelcome to find the best places to vacation with your dog, and you’ve told your mom to stop leaving comments on your Facebook wall about all […]

9 Ways To Get That Dog Smell Out Of Your Car

One of my friends came back from a two week camping trip with her husband, kids, and their happy go-lucky Chocolate Lab. The trip was great and the dog enjoyed romping and exploring the woods. However, after cleaning all the camping gear out of the car, my friend was telling me about the lingering smell […]

7 Important Tips for Camping With Your Dog

Bringing your furry buddy along on a camping trip can be a lot of fun but this means packing some extra things for her, and thinking about her impact on environment, too. Before you head out to the Adirondacks, Death Valley, or Lake Tahoe, make sure you’re prepared for the trip. Plan – Make sure […]