Get fit with your dog. Spice up your workout regimen by incorporating man’s best friend into your fitness routine. But take care to not over-exert him.
Archives for April 2017
Choose dog-friendly road trip destinations
Pick perfect dog-friendly road trip destinations. Consider size or breed restrictions, size of off-leash areas and marked potty areas.
4 places to find a pet sitter online
Summer is coming, and that means pet parents will be taking vacations and enjoying the season of sunshine. Many hotels, restaurants and airlines are happy to accommodate pets, but our four-legged friends can’t always join in on the fun. What’s a pet parent to do? Here are four resources to help you choose the perfect… Continue Reading
Why rescuing a dog just may save your life
Rescuing a dog saves two lives — the dog’s and your own! Having a dog brings numerous health benefits including reducing stress.
Pamper your pup with a trip to a luxury dog spa
Some popular dog spa treatments include special baths mud treatments, blueberry facials or special pawdicures to soothe and refresh your dog’s paws.
5 things to think about before you feed your dog people food
Before you set a place at the table for Fido, consider these important issues about people food. Don’t just feed your dog table scraps.
Healthy dog: How to determine if it’s dog allergies or hot spots
By Nancy Cope Many canines suffer from dog allergies and hot spots each year. Owners often wonder how to tell if their dog is allergic to something. Dogs have skin reactions when allergic on top of watery itchy eyes. So if your dog is scratching too much they could just have an allergy or… Continue Reading
Mix playtime with dog obedience training
By Kelly Marshall Combining playtime with your kids and dog obedience training for your dog requires constant supervision and a lot of patience. Puppies are just like kids in a variety of ways. They need continuous care, supervision, and a lot of love. Just as you have to teach your kid how to play with… Continue Reading
Does your puppy have canine obsessive-compulsive disorder?
By Karen A. Soukiasian Does your puppy or dog suffer from canine obsessive-compulsive disorder? If they have the urge to unconsciously perform repetitive, self-rewarding, inappropriate behaviors such as shadow/light chasing, tail chasing, fly snapping, excessive barking, sucking, chewing, fixation on certain objects, and spinning, then the answer is a resounding yes! Something in their heads,… Continue Reading
12 ways dogs help their owners cope with depression
Dogs help their owners cope with depression by providing comfort, reducing stress, encouraging exercise, lowering blood pressure.