Nobody likes to leave their dog overnight, let alone for an extended period, but sometimes life requires it. Unless you have a trustworthy 24-hour pet sitter on hand, the best option for your pup in your prolonged absence is to leave them in the care of a long-term boarding facility. This way, you’ll know they’re… Read more »
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Keeping Your Dog Safe & Calm on The Fourth of July
Independence Day celebrations are one of the highlights of summer. There’s yummy food, good friends and family all around, and of course, incredible fireworks displays. But while you may enjoy the dazzling shows that light up the sky at night, many dogs do not share the sentiment. The loud, continuous booms that penetrate the air… Read more »
3 Ways Exercise Benefits Your Older Dog
When your beloved canine reaches an age where they are now considered a senior, you may think that the best thing you can do is let them rest and relax. While that may seem like the most considerate thing to do for them, it’s really not what your pet needs at this point in their life. As… Read more »
The Importance of Socializing Your Dog
It takes a lot of work to raise a happy, healthy dog. You need to feed them a nutritious diet, keep them active, give them lots of love and affection, and train them to be well-behaved. Another aspect of good dog care that dog owners sometimes overlook is socialization. Socializing your dog is an important… Read more »
3 Tips for Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
There’s an old saying you’ve probably heard that goes, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. Unfortunately, too many pet parents take this proverb literally and give up on teaching their senior dog new tricks without even taking a crack at it. The truth is, training your older dog is a great way to… Read more »
Choosing the Right Long-Term Dog Boarding Facility
Leaving your dog for an extended period of time is never easy. Sometimes, unfortunately, you are left with no other option and find yourself in need of someone to take care of your dog during a long absence. In these situations, a long-term dog boarding facility can offer a solution that benefits both you and… Read more »
How To Help Your Dog’s Anxiety
Just like their human parents, there are a lot of things that can trigger anxiety in a dog. Loud noises, being alone, other animals, car rides, new environments or stimuli, age—the list goes on and on. Anxiety is an exhausting and unpleasant condition that is not good for your dog’s quality of life. So, what… Read more »
4 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Dog
Deciding to expand your family by four paws is the start of an exciting journey. Dogs bring a wealth of love, happiness, entertainment, and comfort to a household. It’s important, however, to remember that dogs are just like people—no two are the same. Finding the right one requires patience, research, and thoughtful consideration. As you… Read more »
Why It’s Important to Have Your Dog Fixed
If you’re considering adopting a dog, or have recently added one to the family, you need to be sure you’re ready to properly care for it. Part of being a responsible dog owner—on behalf of you, your pet, and the community—is to have your pup spayed or neutered. Why does it matter so much if… Read more »
What You Don’t (But Should) Know About Teacup Dogs
Tiny, purse-sized pups have become increasingly popular over the past decade. Between all the celebrities that use them as fashion statements and the social media accounts dedicated to their cuteness, teacup dogs seem to be popping up everywhere! A teacup dog is a miniature version of a breed that’s already small—Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Poodle mixes,… Read more »