Posts Tagged ‘pet waste bags’
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Your Dog (and Staying Clean Along the Way)
Traveling with your dog can be an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its challenges—especially when it comes to keeping things clean and stress-free. Whether you’re planning a road trip, a flight, or just a weekend getaway, a little preparation goes a long way. This guide will help you travel with your furry friend…
Read MoreDog Waste Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Picking Up After Your Pup
As a responsible dog owner, picking up after your pup is a must—not just for cleanliness, but also for the health of your community and the environment. Unfortunately, not everyone follows proper dog waste etiquette, leading to unpleasant experiences for others. Whether you’re a new pet parent or just need a refresher, here are the…
Read MoreHow to Make Dog Walks More Enjoyable (Even When It’s Time to Scoop!)
Walking your dog should be one of the most enjoyable parts of pet ownership. It’s a time to bond, get fresh air, and give your furry friend the exercise they need. But let’s be honest—scooping up dog waste is the least glamorous part of the experience. The good news? With the right approach, you can…
Read MoreWhy Picking Up After Your Dog Matters: The Environmental Impact of Dog Waste
As responsible pet owners, we all love taking our dogs for walks, but there’s one duty that comes with it—picking up after them. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, failing to clean up dog waste has serious environmental consequences. Understanding the impact of pet waste and making the simple habit of using dog…
Read MoreWhat’s the Right Dog for You?
Many people dream of having a dog in their life, but aren’t sure where to start in making a selection. There are some basics you should look for in any dog that you’re thinking of adopting. The same considerations are operative whether you’re seeking a purebred dog or adopting one from a shelter. Just be…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Pet Trainer for You
Canines must have training and socialization to keep them safe and to know how to behave. Many people don’t have the time, patience or skill needed to teach their dog what they need to know. That means relying on a professional trainer. The goal is to identify a trainer that’s right for you and your…
Read MoreIs Your Dog Marking His/Her Territory in Your Home?
Dogs are territorial in nature and communicate to others of their species through urinating on objects. It’s one of the reasons why your dog invests so much time in investigating where other canines have urinated. While acceptable outside, scent marking is a major problem when your dog decides to mark indoors. Un-neutered males are most…
Read MoreAre Waste Bags Biodegradable?
The simple answer is that some are and some are not. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there’s a lot of deceptive labeling occurring in the pet waste bag industry. While biodegradable bags are preferable, ultimately the important point is that it’s imperative that the waste be collected and disposed of in a responsible manner.…
Read MoreFostering a Dog can be Beneficial to Both Human and Dog
Dogs crave companionship as much as people and fostering a dog offers multiple benefits for canines and their humans. Canines find their way to shelters for any number of reasons. They may have been abandoned, abused or neglected. Some are relinquished when their human companions relocate to a domicile that doesn’t allow pets, their humans…
Read MoreNeighborhood Pet Stations Help Keep Yards Clean
No one can predict where their canine will decide to relieve themselves and dogs tend to defecate in the same places – even if that happens to be a neighbor’s yard. It can add up to a particularly noxious problem if it’s not immediately cleaned up. Neighborhood pet stations help keep yards clean, aid in…
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