Dogs love to chew; they need to chew. However, some dogs get so excited chewing high value dog chews, such as bully sticks, that they swallow an entire bully stick whole. If you’ve ever had this happen before, it’s a scary situation. Some dogs choke, gasp, throw up the chew, or need surgery to remove the dog chew. If this happened to you or it’s a concern, check out this … [Read more...]
Dogs See In Fluorescent Lights
Dogs See In Fluorescent Lights When you’re walking your dog in the neighborhood, and she suddenly stops to investigate a specific spot, do you ever wonder what your dog actually sees? Do you wonder what’s going on when your dog spots something specific in the backyard, runs over and smells it? But when you look at the same spot, it seems to be invisible. Yes, dogs have a … [Read more...]
Devices That Help Find Lost Dogs
Devices That Help Find Lost Dogs Accidents happen; the pest control guy forgets to close the gate door or the front door doesn’t close all the way. It takes a second for a dog to engage with this mishap and she’s gone, she’s nowhere to be found. A lost dog is every dog owner’s nightmare, and thankfully technology is helping find lost dogs quickly. Locator Tags For budget … [Read more...]
Why All Dogs Should Eat Wild Blueberries
Benefits of Wild Blueberries for Dogs The start of summer means more fruits and vegetables are in season. When browsing the blueberry section, choose wild blueberries for your dog’s food stuffed toy (and your daily smoothie). Here are the benefits of wild blueberries for dogs, and why they should eat wild blueberries several times a week. Wild Blueberries vs. … [Read more...]
Find a Dog Sitter Tips
How to Find a Fabulous Dog Sitter Having moved to a new state recently, I’m trying to find a dog sitter and it’s stressful. We’re planning a trip to Hawaii, which means I’ll be far away if something should happen. So, I started the process and finally found the best dog sitter--we love her! Of course, I'll share these tips with you. Follow these steps to narrow down … [Read more...]
Dogs Die in Hot Cars
Dogs Left in Hot Cars: We’re Everywhere & Watching You! There’s an angry movement popping up in your neighborhood. It’s happening right this moment and you need to be very concerned. Don’t look away. You need to understand the consequences of leaving your dog in a hot car. Be prepared for a broken car window and confrontation with a concerned pet owner. You’ve been … [Read more...]
Bubbles for Dogs: A Great Summer Game
Dog Bubbles to Save Your Summer Who doesn’t love bubbles? I mean they're fun to watch form through the bubble wand, peaceful to watch float through the air and so enjoyable to pop. Oh, and dogs love to play with bubbles too. If you and your dog have never played with flavored dog bubbles before, you're missing out! Choosing Bubbles for Dogs When choosing dog bubbles, … [Read more...]
How a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer Can Help Your Dog
There is Help for Separation Anxiety Now As a professional dog trainer, who works with a veterinary behaviorist, we encounter many desperate cases. Some of the toughest cases we deal with are separation anxiety issues in dogs; it’s such an emotional situation. If your dog is reactive to dogs or humans, you can manage the situation by keeping your dog away from her … [Read more...]