Dogs
8 Ways To Calm Your Dog Down During a Thunderstorm
It’s hurricane season. We all know what that means, but your dog has no idea. Thunderstorms are bound to happen, and your dogs can sense them before we even know its coming. Dogs are more aware of their surroundings than humans. Detecting bad weather is one of their specialties. If your dog starts to bark…
7 Things HOA’s (Home Owners’ Associations) Can Do to Benefit Pet Owners
Stress and anxiety seem to be part of modern day living, and it has been found that having a pet helps relieve the feeling of unhappiness or tension. But it can be difficult to manage a pet in a city, especially in a condo or planned housing area. A homeowner’s association is usually established to…
How Can Municipalities Create Pet-Friendly Communities?
There are many advantages to municipalities when they create pet-friendly communities. People are healthier and better adjusted mentally when they have well-cared-for pets. Pets provide companionship, dog walking encourages exercise, people who have pets tend to be more likely to get to know their neighbors as they are out walking their dogs. There is a…
Pick Up After Your Pet – It’s Important
The Importance of Picking Up After Your Pet No one loves walking down a sidewalk or a walking trail and stepping in a steaming pile of doggie doo. Even if the poop has been there for a while, recent rains can soften dried matter into a nastiness that no one wants to have on their…
The Reasons Why Your Community Needs Dog Poop Bag Dispensers
Cleaning up dog poop when walking your dog is the responsible, courteous thing to do. No one loves stepping in a fresh pile of doggie doo. More than that, it is the ecological, sanitary thing to do. Dog feces can spread several kinds of diseases both to other dogs and to humans. By picking up…
Pros and Cons of Grain Free Dog Food
Have you been contemplating switching your dog to a grain free dog food? They are gaining popularity as many brands are now offering grain-free alternatives to their typical dog foods. Today we will discuss the pros and cons of grain free dog food so that you can make an educated decision on whether or not…
The Importance of Properly Handling Dog Waste
Having a dog as a pet is a wonderful experience. Dogs often love to greet their owners when they return home, and people and their canines enjoy spending time together. Welcoming a dog into the family, however, is also a responsibility. One of those responsibilities involves cleaning up after the dogs after they have eliminated…
5 Ways To Be Active With Your Dog
I’m sure by now you are aware of the importance of exercise on your overall mental and physical health. We need to be active and so do our dogs. But with our busy lives, it can be a challenge to juggle everything we have to do during the day and also make time for fitness….
Best Snack Foods to Feed Your Dog
As humans, we are conscious about the calories and ingredients listed on the foods we eat. We go to great lengths to discover the truth about what’s really in our food because we care about what goes into our body. We only want the best of the best to grace our stomach lining. The same…
Things to Avoid When Choosing Dog Toys
Playtime is an important pastime to share with your dog. It’s a great way for them to stay active, stay focused, and socialize with people and other dogs. Choosing the wrong dog toy can result in serious injuries or even death, which is why choosing the right toy is imperative for a fun and safe…