Tips for Protecting Your Dog’s Paws in the Winter

Dangers of Ice Melt Salt Sidewalk salt is a common cause of irritated paws in the winter. If you notice your pet’s paws are cracking or excessive licking, this may be a sign the salt is bothering your pet. More seriously, salt is harmful when ingested and can...

Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipe

Around the holidays, we all enjoy some extra treats. Although our dogs cannot enjoy some of our favorite holiday foods, they can enjoy these dog-friendly peanut butter treats! If you’d like to add an extra treat, try mixing some cranberries into this simple...

Teaching your dog to behave on Walks

Does your dog pull and overpower you, or stiffen up near the end of the walk? When dogs are difficult to walk, it’s not only irritating, but also potentially dangerous. It’s important to have safe and disciplined walks, which may take some leash training to achieve....

Do You Have Time to Care for a New Dog?

Caring for a new dog is no small potatoes. While love and adoration go a long way in being a good pet parent, success in nurturing your new dog ultimately boils down to whether or not you devote time to them. As dog ownership is often a 10-15 year endeavor, its...

How Often Do You Need to Walk Your Dog

How often do dogs need to be walked? All dogs need to move around! It’s just one of the hard facts of responsible dog ownership. While all dogs need some time outside to stretch their legs and do their business, different dogs have different exercise demands. A...

What is Your Dog Trying to Tell You?

No person speaks dog, despite the wishes of many frustrated dog owners. But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to decipher what your pet means by its actions! From tongues to tails, dogs manage to be very communicative despite their lack of language skills. Here are...