You may or may not have heard of National Checkers Day, also known as Dogs in Politics Day, but it’s on September 23rd so we thought we’d help get you in the know. Accused of financial improprieties, vice-presidential candidate Richard Nixon needed to do some damage control. So, on this date in 1952, he gave […]
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Sep
Sep
Bringing a young dog into your life can be a bit of a shock – they’re energetic, curious, and destructive, which can be a huge damper on your relationship with the new roommate. While regular behavior training like sit, stay, and leave it are necessary, many people opt for crate training too. When done correctly, […]
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Sep
Sep
Many people grapple with the idea of bringing a new dog into the household but they’re just not sure if or how they should. We’re not going to sugar coat it: bringing home a new pet IS a big deal and it SHOULD be heavily considered, especially when you already have animals in the household. […]
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Sep
Sep
September 29th marks National Coffee Day, an ode to the morning (and afternoon) jolt that gets so many of us through the day. Whether you take it with cream and sugar, blended with three pumps of your favorite flavor, or black with no frills everyone can celebrate the day with their perfect cup o’ joe. […]
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Aug
Aug
August 8 was National CBD Day, and it got us thinking about how hemp products have made their way to the forefront in a major way the last few years. In fact, it’s even gone to the dogs. Now, before you conjure up visions of your pet on the couch with a bucket of Pro-Treats, […]
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Aug
Aug
No matter your pet’s age, they’re never too old to learn the importance of staying close. In fact, as an owner, preventing a lost pet is a bare necessity when it comes to being responsible – and all it takes is a little awareness. If you’re questioning your lost-pet prevention proficiency, here are a few […]
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Aug
Aug
August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day, a small shout out to one of the most misrepresented pets out there. It’s a sad fact that black cats get adopted out at a lesser rate than their peers, but we’re not exactly sure why. We all know the superstition that black cats are bad luck, but […]
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Aug
Aug
Anyone who’s owned a “garbage dog” knows how frustrating and scary it can be to come home and see that your pet’s devoured (and scattered) an entire bin of trash around the house. If you know your pet ingested something they shouldn’t have, like an abundance of chocolate or onions, monitor closely for vomiting, lethargy, […]
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Jul
Jul
While sunshine and warmer weather are always welcome after a dark, cold winter it’s not without some risk. We know people’s intentions are good when they walk, run, or hike with their pet during the day but it also puts them at risk of overheating. Signs of overheating start from mild heat stress then progress […]
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Jul
Jul
We know we’re not the only ones who wait all year for summertime. With school schedules out the window, daylight lasting until 8 p.m., and comfortable temperatures going well into the night there’s no shortage of fun to be had. And for those who love to host, summer is the perfect time to have people […]