While many pet parents are worried about the issue of protecting their dogs from the risk of fleas and ticks this spring, one nasty insect that may be just as dangerous is the common mosquito. These bugs are annoying enough for humans, but they can also pose various health problems for dogs. Mosquitoes are carriers of READ MORE…
Whether you own a dog or a cat, spring is the time of year when you’ll be noticing plenty of excess pet hair on your furnishings. According to PetSide.com, the coming season is when your dog or cat will lose the thick undercoat that he or she grows to stay warm during the winter, which READ MORE…
Some people definitely wish that they could talk to their dogs and have the pets talk back. Others don’t – they prefer that their dogs stay silent and companionable. After all, part of the pleasure that dogs bring with their friendship is partly the fact that they can’t offer advice or ask questions like our READ MORE…
Spring is one of the most popular times of year for dog adoption, which isn’t particularly surprising if you take a look outside. The weather is gorgeous and the one companion who’s sure to appreciate all that sunshine and freshair just as much as you is your brand new pet! But you’re going to have READ MORE…
When you go to adopt your first dog, there are a few things you’ll be leaving the animal shelter with. These include essentials like a leash and collar, as well as pet ID tags and perhaps a sleeve of tennis balls. In fact, the right Hartz© dog toys can be almost as important to your pet’s READ MORE…
There’s never a bad season to get out and play games with your dog, but if there’s ever a time when you and your pet probably need it the most, it’s spring. Following a winter cooped up indoors with the rare opportunity to head outside and get active in the snow, nothing’s quite as necessary or READ MORE…
In the modern world, we’re dependent on our phones for just about everything, so it makes sense that there are plenty of pet-friendly apps, especially for dog lovers. Are you curious about some of these fun, useful, and consistently high-tech applications? We’ve investigated some of the latest. Apps for dog walking- While no phone yet exists that will READ MORE…
As a dog trainer, I’m blessed to work with both dogs and people—two of my favorite species! I spend most days interpreting dog or puppy behavior, and coaching people to teach their dog English as a second language. Dogs, like young kids, want desperately to be a part of things. They excite, sometimes over-enthusiastically, to READ MORE…
For humans, spring cleaning means tackling those boxes of junk that have been accumulating around the house since Thanksgiving. It means replacing storm windows with screens and taking all the rugs outside to beat the dust out of them. For dogs, on the other hand, the whole process is a lot simpler. They shed, and READ MORE…
Now that it’s spring, you can bet that the dog park populations are going to soar. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy the sunny outdoors with their favorite pet, after all? But before you head off to your local play area with your dog, make sure you’ve got your dog park etiquette down pat. Consider these READ MORE…
