A few weeks ago, I did a post on boarding your dogs while you go on vacation. But what if you need to travel WITH your larger dog and fly them in cargo? Whether going on an extended vacation, or moving to a new place, sometimes they need to fly. These tips for flying a dog…
The first few months of a dog’s life are very important to their future. The habits, behaviors, and other aspects of their personality form around this time. These traits will be carried with them forever, shaping the way they act as they get into their later years. Most people want their dog to be friendly…
It’s such a scary feeling when your pup manages to sneak away, isn’t it? Whether they jumped out of the car, climbed the fence, or dashed out the front door, the best thing to do is to act quickly and stay calm. These tips will help you bring your lost dog home safely. I also…
Smoothies are such a fun, summery drink that’s amazingly healthy too. I don’t know about you, but even though I try, I know I’m not getting enough greens in my life. Since I’m trying to improve this, I figured why not create some tasty green smoothie dog treats while I’m at it?! This awesomely healthy…
Dogs can get nervous for a huge number of reasons. They may have heard a suspicious noise outside, or they may be experiencing separation anxiety. Or, if you just have a generally anxious dog like our Rico, they could be nervous over seemingly nothing! There are a few things that you can do to try…
As we start another new year, it is the perfect time to think about what we want to achieve during the year ahead. As a pet owner, why not consider a New Year’s resolution that is going to benefit your pup? The extra motivation will help you both. Read on for some of our New…
As a new dog parent, you hear how important it is to socialize a dog. From the time that a puppy is born to the rest of a dog’s life, it is vital that regular social opportunities with other dogs, pets, and people are something that a dog is regularly exposed to. Socialization allows both…
If you’ve seen some of our other anxiety-related posts, you know that the struggle is real with an anxious rescue dog! Rico has always been our nervous little chicken nugget, from the very first day he was found on the side of the road as a puppy. Rico has never been one to settle on…
Going on long walks and hikes with your dog is so beneficial! It’s definitely one of the most fun activities you can do. Those hikes get you out exploring while helping your dog burn off their excess energy. It can be cumbersome to bring all the things you need for both you and your dog…
When you get a dog, one of the first things you learn is how important the need for them to chew becomes. They seem to love chewing on anything they can get their little teeth on, like socks, shoes, stuffed toys, anything! One of the best ways to help your dog stay busy and keep…