As the weather warms up and Covid restrictions begin to be lifted, more and more people and their pets are spending time outdoors! Exposing your dog to high temperatures, prolonged direct sun, and intense exercise can lead to heat stroke, paw pad burn and/or dehydration in the Summer heat. This June brings added risks as… Read more »
You go for long walks, let your pup run it out with their friends at the park, play fetch in the backyard and they are still full of energy. You do your best to tire them with activity and nothing seems to work. They still are begging to play and when ignored, cause excessive barking… Read more »
It’s here: the return to the new “normal”. Schools are prepping to go back to in-person learning, offices are moving away from working from home, and everyone’s schedules are rearranging again. We may not know what the new “normal” will be, but how do we prepare our pups for the definite change around the corner?… Read more »
NOTE: This article is meant as a supplement to The Post-Pandemic World and The First Steps to Transitioning Your Dog Back to “Normal” As dog owners, we strive to make our beloved pets feel comfortable and safe, especially when at home. However, there are certain stressful situations for dogs including thunderstorms, strangers coming over, fireworks,… Read more »
Dogs can become stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by a variety of situations and it is up to us as their advocates to help reduce the stressors in their lives. One way to do this is to provide a safe space for them to retreat to. By giving your dog the choice to leave a situation,… Read more »
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