Pets

Warmer weather is finally here! It’s time to dust off your walking shoes, and your dog’s outdoor accessories, and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you take your canine companion camping or just out to the dog park to socialize during the long, warm days of summer, don’t leave home without these warm-weather must-haves: Collar-or-HarnessFrom a simple...

I’d recently seen a blog post with a “Day in the life with a new baby,” and that made me think about a day in the life with a new puppy! It is quite a change. Right now my puppy is 19 weeks old. Here is a typical day: 5:15 am: Hear puppy stirring. A...

Summer has finally rolled around. For our family, this means fun in the sun, lazy days on the boat, swimming, and – of course – ticks! But this year, we’re using a new flea and tick collar on our dogs that have saved the day and allowed us to spend more time outside with them...

A big dog is generally any dog that, as an adult, is over 50 lbs, and a giant dog over 100 lbs. When I was investigating dog breeds and decided I wanted a giant breed of dog, I saw the words, “big dog” and “responsibility” repeatedly in my readings. 16 years after I got my...

Whether you live in a metropolis high-rise or in a rural community, activity, and play are important to your dog’s well-being. For dogs that live in the city or don’t have a backyard of their own, the local dog park can be a great option for a bit of exercise, as well as fun interaction...

This post is from a few years ago, but we thought it was a great post to share again. As the 4th of July approaches, many dog owners have a sense of unease, as they know their dogs are afraid of the loud noises that accompany fireworks. These noise phobias are common and can occur...