Whether you’re road tripping for the weekend or journeying cross country with your dog, these top 10 tips for traveling with your dog will help you prep for four-wheeled adventures with your four-legged friend. . . .
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What to Put in Your Puppy’s Crate at Night
You love your new puppy, and want her to feel happy and secure in her new human family. But hang on a second before you pile her crate full of cute toys and a velvety soft bed. How safe are her toys and bedding? You can’t watch her all night long, . . .
Read More5 Tips for Becoming a Better Dog Walker
Walking your dog offers several benefits: It provides physical and mental stimulation, gives your dog chances to socialize, and provides many training opportunities. Walking your dog on a regular schedule provides an . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How To Prepare For a Hike With Your Dog
Any seasoned hiker who routinely hits the trail with a dog knows that having their beloved canine companion along for the adventure elevates the experience. Enjoying the reward of stunning vistas during a long hike takes on an added measure of . . .
Read MoreDog-Training Tips: Motivators and Reinforcement
Training your dog at home is a wonderful bonding experience—especially if you are willing to be consistent and put in the work—but there are a few nuances about dog behavior and learning theory you need to understand in order to work with your dog . . .
Read MoreThe Best Way To Find A Lost Dog
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Photo courtesy of Deb German
Photo courtesy of Deb German
The single best way to find your lost dog is to outfit her in a personalized dog collar, embroidered or engraved with your phone number, before she goes missing. The reason is simple: the person who finds her is most likely to check her collar or tags first, and call the number on them before making ‘found dog’ posters or fliers, or dropping her at the local animal shelter. That one phone call will lead a good Samaritan instead directly to you, and hopefully your pal will be back in your arms again in short order. A redundant system is better still—adding ID hang tags to your dog’s collar and having her microchipped are smart backups.
Read MoreDoes Your State Require Dogs Be Harnessed in the Car?
Does your state require dogs be harnessed in the car? What type of dog restraint law does your state enforce?
Read MoreHow a Dog Crate Helps with Potty Training and More
When left out on their own, puppies can get in a lot of trouble. These unsupervised moments allow the puppy to chew on clothing and furniture or to have an accident inside. Unfortunately, when our pup gets into this kind of . . .
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Dog in the Snow and Ice
What self-respecting dog can resist playing outside in a fresh blanket of snow? Most dogs romp in it with unbridled joy. But winter brings seasonal hazards for your dog, including salt and other de-icing agents, dangerously cold temperatures, deep snow, . . .
Read MoreLong 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…
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