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What are the Clingiest Dog Breeds?
Some dogs can occupy themselves perfectly well while pet parents are at work. Other breeds will cry every time their humans leave and people will find their canine constantly underfoot. Individuals should know that some breeds cling like plastic wrap to their humans. Vizsla A Hungarian breed, they want to be at their human’s side…
Are Dog Waste Bags Environmentally Friendly?
Dog owners know they have to clean up their dog’s feces and an increasing number of canine owners are questioning the environmental friendliness of their dog waste bags. The answer depends on the ingredients from which it’s manufactured. Some are simply plastic bags designed to contain waste until it can be disposed of properly. Other…
What is a Dog Poop Composter?
Many individuals and city officials are seeking ways to make the tons of dog waste deposited every year useful rather than detrimental to the environment. To that end, dog waste composters have been developed that can be buried in the soil to feed lawns. Never use a dog waste composter in vegetable gardens, near fruit…
Are Service Dogs Costly?
The simple answer is they can be, depending on where the dog is trained. Leader Dogs for the Blind provides canines free to those who are legally blind or blind/deaf. Assistance Dogs International provides service dogs at low or no cost, relying on donations to support the canine’s training. Service dogs are essential for many…
Innovative Ways Countries are Addressing Dog Waste
Dog feces are overwhelming cities and neighborhoods. Many businesses and municipalities have installed pet waste receptacles and bag dispensers to help alleviate the problem. While that’s the preferred method in South Florida and across the U.S., some cities and countries are resorting to innovative, and sometimes shocking, campaigns to encourage people to dispose of dog…
Dog Breeds not Suited for the Florida Heat
It’s a fact of canine physiology – some dogs are simply not able to handle the heat in Florida and are at a high risk of suffering heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Some are brachycephalic, meaning they have short skulls and flat faces, making it difficult for them to breathe and regulate body temperature. Others…
How to Choose a Pool Float for Your Dog
Some people want their canines to participate in summer swimming pool activities and provide pool floats for them to rest upon. Choosing a pool floatie for your dog should be done carefully to ensure their safety. It’s absolutely critical that an exit strategy is available should an accident occur and never leave your dog unattended…
Signs Your Apartment Complex is Dog Friendly
Many apartment complexes allow pets or claim to be dog compatible, but they’re not really pet-friendly. If you have a dog, there are things to look for that will tell you if the complex will be a good place for you and your canine companion to live. Many landlords advertise that they allow pets, but…
Gym Wipes are the New “Normal” for Cleanliness
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people heard a lot of statements referring to “the new normal” in regard to cleanliness and precautions for spreading the virus. Many of those precautions have fallen by the wayside as vaccines became available. However, disinfectant wipes have become the new normal for gym owners for a number of reasons. From…
Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Pet Friendly
In the U.S., statics from the American Veterinary Medical Association show that 38.4 percent of Americans have at least one dog, accounting for 48,255,314 households. The majority of those households are in city and urban environments and there are numerous ways in which you can make your neighborhood pet friendly. Pets Welcome Where applicable, businesses…