Posts Tagged ‘dog poop bags’
Choosing the Best Dog Food for Your Pet
Dogs can survive and even thrive on a variety of grain-based dog foods. The most important concern is that your canine derives the needed nutrients from their food. A good dog food can contain meat, grains, fruits and vegetables. There’s an overwhelming variety of dry and wet dog food on the market – each claiming…
Read More5 Ways to Encourage Positive Behavior in Your Dog
What most people don’t understand is that dogs are very much like people in that they respond best and learn quicker when they’re rewarded. Multiple studies have amply demonstrated that a dog’s intelligence level is most like that of a child age 2 to 2.5 years of age. It’s important that pet parents not inadvertently…
Read More10 Fun Games to Play with Your Dog This Summer
There are dozens of ways to play your dog and get them some much needed exercise outside of taking simple walks. Pet parents need to keep in mind that play sessions should be kept relatively short during the hot and humid days of summer. Always make sure your canine has access to fresh, clean water…
Read MoreKeep Your Parks Clean Using Multiple Pet Waste Stations
Dog excrement is creating a major problem for cities throughout the world. Dog waste is a serious health and environmental hazard. South Florida is at particular risk and is already on federal clean up lists. Revealing Studies Multiple studies have shown that a little over 60 percent of people do pick up after their canines.…
Read MoreHow Dogs Help with Anxiety
The mental health community has known the power of a pet for decades. They provide love, comfort and support. People have an inborn need for love, companionship and someone with which to share their fears and anxieties. Feeling cared for aids in building confidence and resilience. Dogs provide all of that and more. People experience…
Read MoreCity Style Pet Waste Stations
The majority of dog owners are considerate to others and clean up after their four-footed friends. However, dog feces are an ever-increasing problem for large cities. An easy and effective solution are city style pet waste stations that provide convenient bags and a receptacle for disposal of feces. Pet waste stations are applicable anywhere there…
Read MoreHypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Dogs rank No. 1 as the most popular pets in the U.S. and while many people want a dog, they’re reluctant to adopt because they demonstrate allergy symptoms when around a canine. According to the American Kennel Club, approximately 10 percent of the population is allergic to dog hair and dander. There are a number…
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreInnovative 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…
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