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How to Prepare for Take your Dog to Work Day

June 24th is a bone-afide holiday for some pet parents! Bringing your dog into the work office might seem like an absolute dream to some puppy guardians! Between boosting morale and building a sense of[...]

Does Your Dog Rock Their Recall?

DON’T MAKE “COME” A FOUR LETTER WORD. Perhaps the most important behavior we can teach our dogs – and the most difficult one, teaching a reliable recall requires a lot of patience and hard work.[...]

A Little Talk About Dog Adoption!

It’s National Rescue Dog Day! A day to remind people that there are wonderful dogs available for adoption in shelters and rescues across the country. If you are thinking of adding a new four legged[...]

Foxtail Facts and Safety Tips

It’s that season once again when pet owners need to stay diligent about foxtails. …BUT WHAT ARE FOXTAILS? Foxtails come from a common type of grass awn. The grass generally grows during spring with fuzzy,[...]

Bulldogs (& Brachycephalic Breeds) are Beautiful!

“Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day” is celebrated on April 21 (that’s today) every year! This holiday is a chance for bulldog owners to shower their beautiful dogs with treats, praise, and love, while also showing off[...]

Settling in with “Siblings” in Multi Dog Households

105 Million Americans own dogs and most of them own more than one! In fact, reports show that multi-dog homes are growing at a faster rate than any other segment of the pet industry. Though,[...]

It’s National Puppy Day! So let’s talk about puppies!

Puppies are a lot of work. Coming from a mother of two, I am the first to admit that having a new puppy in the home shares some similarities with having kids. Human babies have[...]

It’s February 22nd, National Spay Day! But what does that mean?

Spay day is a part of Spay and Neuter awareness month, an opportunity to educate the community about the pet overpopulation problem that affects so many animals across the country. As someone who has spent[...]

Canine Enrichment

Ways to enhance your dogs life I wanted to be sure to bring to your attention a very important part of being a pet parent. Have you heard of the term canine enrichment? There are[...]

Why is My Dog Barking?

When your puppy starts barking at you, it can be difficult to determine what their motivation is, but all behaviors have a function. That is to say that there must be some reason our dog[...]

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