Tag Archives: Dog

Come Back! The Importance of Recall Training (& Tips!)

Young Happy Husky Eskimo Dog Runnig In Forest Lane Outdoor.

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 […]

Tips to Keep that Garbage Hound at Bay

Naughty dog

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, […]

We’re Talkin’ Watermelon

Organic Ripe Seedless Watermelon

Nothing says summer like the taste of sweet juicy watermelon. We love it because it’s a cooling, guilt-free, sweet treat – and guess what? Your dog can enjoy it for the exact same reasons. High in potassium and vitamins A, B6, and C, watermelon is a low calorie snack that is comprised of mostly water […]

Water Dogs: Top 5 Doggy Paddlin’ Pooches

dog swims in the lake with the ring

When it comes to water, all dogs are not created equal. Some dogs, like labradors, can jump in and know exactly what to do while others, like bulldogs, run the risk of sinking (seriously.) If you’re considering a dog and water happens to be a big part of your life, whether you boat, live near […]

Agility Training: Things to Consider

Dog at the Agility Competition

If you’ve never been, agility competitions for dogs are as high energy and fierce as high school cheerleading meets. Competitive agility training is a whole subculture: dogs of every size walking on ramps, jumping through A-frames, and weaving through poles mere inches apart while their owners fervently watch and guide. Of course it doesn’t need […]

Can the Keto Diet Work for Pets?

The ketogenic diet has been around since the 1920s, but it seems to be gaining popularity as more celebrities and social media influencers hop on the bandwagon. For those who don’t know, a keto diet boasts a high ratio of fat over protein and carbohydrates in an attempt to convert the fat, rather than the […]

5 Pet-Centric Tips for National Photograph Month

May is National Photograph Month, another social media holiday just BEGGING for pets to be included. (Seriously! Dog pics rake in the most likes on our personal pages; still deciding if that’s hurtful or not, but clearly the people love ’em!) Photography is an amazing way to capture moments or convey art and we hope […]

Ice Ice Baby: Are Ice Cubes an Okay Treat?

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog Puppy Sitting In Green Summer Grass

Most pet owners will admit to feeding their dog an ice cube on a hot day – it’s refreshing, it’s cold, and it’s water – a perfect treat, right? Overall, yes, ice is a perfectly acceptable treat and guarantees at least some water ingestion (making it a great hydration trick for on the boat or […]

Garden Gripes: Tips to Prevent Digging

Spring is almost here and, even though we’re still bundled up in snowy conditions, gardeners in some places may have done some preemptive planting to welcome warmer weather; Unless their pet’s digging habit has other plans. If your pet’s a digger, it can be a frustrating and unsightly occurrence for you as an owner. While […]