Spring is (finally) here and Summer is not close behind. Soon you’ll be able to spend your time outside, go for long dog walks, and relax in the sun for hours. Most likely, your dog loves to be outside, but is the hot Summer weather just too much? How hot is too hot for your dog? It doesn’t take … Read More
Dog Training Tips You Need to Know
Congratulations! You just got a new puppy! You’re completely obsessed with everything they do – sleep, eat, cuddle, look cute, and sleep some more. You love owning a dog and wonder how you went so long without one. That is until it’s time to start dog training. Your puppy starts peeing in the … Read More
Xylitol: A “Sugar-Free” Sweetener More Damaging to Your Pet Than Chocolate
We all get worried about our pets (especially our dogs) when it comes to chocolate. We’ve heard the horror stories of pets accidentally eating chocolate baked goods and the scary realization that some mulch actually has chocolate in it! Given that even a small amount of chocolate (especially in … Read More
A Guide to Healthy Pet Food & Snacks
Our pets are an important part of our families. We love them deeply and want to do all we can to make their (too short) lives the best they can be. We give them our attention, affection, and everything in-between. We make sure they get to the vet when they should and that they have a comfortable … Read More
The True Scoop on Human Food and Pets
You’re sitting on the couch relaxing after a long day. You decide to snack on a bag of pretzels. Your dog is (of course) close by and before you know it, you’re giving them a pretzel for every one you eat. It’s cute and your dog is, of course, happy, but is it really safe? Are dogs able to eat human … Read More
Kennel vs. Pet Sitter – What Should You Do?
It’s an exciting feeling when you book a vacation. Finally, you can relax and enjoy – no work, cleaning, or errands to worry about. And then it hits you – what are you going to do with your dog? You don’t want to inconvenience your family or friends by asking them to watch your dog, and so, you’re … Read More
How Cold is Too Cold for My Dog?
Thanks to our friends at PetPlan and Tufts University, we are able to pass along a superb article and reference sheet answering the question, "How cold is too cold for my dog?" When looking at the chart to the left, simply find the outdoor temperature, plus the size of your dog, and you can … Read More
Becoming a Dog Walker Can Be Like Getting into Harvard!
Yes, you read that correctly... becoming a dog walker to make supplemental income is not as easy as one might think! The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on how becoming a dog walker is just as tough as being accepted into an elite university, and for good reason! Their strict … Read More
Avoid Pet Back-to-School Blues
After a few months of extra playtime, you may find that your pets are a bit confused once the kids are back in school, and their household is suddenly changing up the routine. Many times our family pets will adjust well to the changes, and will happily greet us at the door upon our return. But … Read More
Pet Disaster Preparedness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (aka CDC) published a wonderful article recently to help pet owners plan for the types of disasters that could potentially happen in your area, and how to put together a disaster kit for your pets. You can help protect the health of your pet, your … Read More
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