It’s time again to announce our Orvis Cover Dog Contest winners, who will appear on our 2023 Fall and Winter Dog Books. These photos were chosen from among more than 8,000 entries this contest season, resulting in what are always fun and beautiful . . .
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The Orvis Dog Blog features informative posts on wide-ranging topics, including canine health, behavior and training, and the products your dog needs. Learn more about the Orvis-Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Campaign, and our work supporting Petfinder Foundation’s dog rescue efforts.
Long vs. Short Dog Leashes: How To Choose
Your dog’s leash—long or short—influences the daily rhythm of your life with him. Whether walking your dog is peaceful, controlled, or unruly depends, at least in part, on the length of his leash. In certain scenarios and with particular dogs a short or standard-length leash is your best bet, but in other situations, you and your dog will appreciate the freedom of a long leash. Either way, a leash helps protect your dog and other dogs from unexpected…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Dog Safe Around Water
There are ways you can help your pup enjoy playing in the water without worry.
Photo by David, New York
On the river, by the ocean, at the lakehouse, or on the boat: Dogs love to join us everywhere we go. How can you ensure your dog’s safety while swimming or boating? Not every dog is a natural swimmer. And there are hazards for dogs who swim or spend time near the water. Protect your dog with these water safety tips.
Read MoreHow to Leash Train Your Dog
The best way to leash train a dog is to get them comfortable wearing their collar and attached leash around the house, then slowly introduce them to walking inside while you’re holding the leash. Then, add commands like “come” and “wait” while they’re wearing the leash. Finally, teach them to “heel” by offering treats immediately at your side while they walk beside you. Once they are comfortable with basic commands on leash and can “heel” without pulling on the leash, try taking them outside for real-world practice.
Read MoreCheck Out the Latest Batch of Orvis Cover Dog Winners!
It’s that time again to announce our Orvis Cover Dog Contest winners who will appear on our 2023 Spring and Summer Dog Books. As always your photos and participation did not disappoint. These winner were chosen from among more than . . .
Read MoreWhat Size Crate Should I Get for My Dog?
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Your dog’s crate should allow for 4 inches of space between your dog and the sides, back, and top of the crate. This ensures the crate is big enough for your dog to comfortably rest and turn around in, but not too big, as a crate that’s too large can interfere with housebreaking training. Most dog crates are sized by the dog’s weight, so you’ll need to know your own dog’s weight before deciding on a crate size. In general, small or toy dogs should use a small crate, while the largest dogs like Newfoundlands should use an extra-large crate. However, most dogs will fall in between these extreme sizes…
Read MoreStory and Photos: Rocky Mountain Retreat
Shed antlers, thawing streams, and snow-specked hikes: for Doug and Corrine Garvey and their rescue dogs—nine-year-old Brittany spaniel Maple and eight-year-old Lab mix Jett—spring in Colorado is an invitation to adventure. . . .
Read MoreCreating a Dog Drool-Protected Home
Photo by: Kathryn, Smithfield
To protect your home from dog drool, you need to:
- Understand what causes excessive drooling
- Cover high-use areas, like where your dog sits on the sofa or bed, with a dog-proof throw or furniture protector
- Be ready to clean fabrics and other susceptible surfaces to reduce the impacts of drool
But that’s not the whole story. Owning a dog makes life a good measure happier—and messier. Constant fur to vacuum, muddy paws to manage, and full-body fur shakes after rainy walks. But the slimiest canine mess is the dreaded dog drool puddle. Your dog puts your devotion to the test when you sit on a drool-soaked couch cushion or slide across the hardwood floor on a patch of…
Read MoreMeet the Winners of Our 2022 “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest
Our inaugural “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest was a rousing success, featuring hundreds of great photos on Instagram and Facebook from dog lovers around the U.S. There were big dogs, little dogs; active dogs and sleeping dogs; outdoor dogs and . . .
Read MoreVote for the Winners in Our 2022 “I Love My Dog Bed” Contest—and Maybe Win Something for Yourself!
On November 1, we launched our our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest, which required entrants to take photos of their dogs in bed and post them to the Orvis Facebook or Instagram page, along with the hashtags #OrvisDogs and #WhyADogBed. After . . .
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