If you're anything like me the simple task of taking your dog out for a walk can be quite a challenge. Over the past couple years we've made a lot of progress following these steps. I'll admit it's it's not perfect, there's always going to be … [Read more...]
Exercise Tips for Dogs With Arthritis
Unfortunately arthritis affects dogs in the same ways it does for us humans; by the time your dog is one year old there's a one in five chance he'll be showing signs of arthritis. The trick to keeping an arthritic dog healthy is a balance of … [Read more...]
How to Brush Your Dogs Teeth
I am not going to lie -- brushing your dogs teeth isn't the most pleasant of experiences, especially if your dog isn't used to having things shoved into his mouth. But it is easier than clipping your dogs nails, at least around my home. So it's … [Read more...]
8 Simple Ways to Treat Your Dog This Weekend
8 Simple Tips - Treat Your Dog This Weekend Doesn't your dog deserve a little extra attention this weekend? I've been trying to relax more on the weekends and take more of a 'take it easy' approach. It's so easy to keep up with the go, go, go … [Read more...]
Help Animal Shelters Without Leaving Home
Twenty or so years ago when you wanted to get a pet from the shelter you had to drive down to the local animal shelter and see what they had available. Things have changed. If you are part of the animal advocacy community online you know how amazing … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways to Stop Your Dog From Begging
Begging comes naturally to our dog's, and they're so good at it that we often give in. I think we've all said things like "Oh, look he's starving" and handed our dog a bite of our dinner. And without realizing it we've just reinforced their behavior … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Take Better Photos of Your Dog
Taking great photos of dogs is tricky. They wiggle, they run, they chase after the neighbors cat so you end up with photos of your dogs back legs running away or a blurry mess. Taking good photos of your dog is part luck and part skill. But don't … [Read more...]
13 Summer Safety Tips for Dogs
Summer is officially here, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a quick recap on how to keep your dog safe in the summer. And let's clear one thing up real quick; you can give your dog ice cubes. Despite that viral post warning against it, … [Read more...]
Dog Howling: 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Dog Howl
Do you know how to make your dog howl? Do certain noises that trigger howling in your dog? For me it's as simple as howling myself -- that always gets my dog going. She also has the habit of howling in her sleep -- but that's a story for another … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy
Proper socialization should be one of your top priorities when it comes to training your new puppy. One of the best things you can do for your new dog is to help introduce them to different people, places & dogs in a positive way. Luckily there's … [Read more...]