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With long days and warm weather, summer is the perfect time to spend some extra time outside with your furry best friend. Whether your summer is filled with travel plans or staycations, there are plenty of ways to make fun new memories with your pup.  Keep reading for expert tips...

School’s out, and kids are home. For parents of pets and kids, this can be quite the drastic shift from those quiet days at home with your dog during the school year!  A more rambunctious household can feel overwhelming, but more time at home together means more opportunities for quality...

Sometimes the strange behavior of our feline friends can be fun and entertaining. Other times, it’s just plain frustrating. Is your cat constantly swatting at objects? Does she cause you to hesitate before leaving a glass of water or fragile object unattended, even if just for a few minutes?  Cats...

Walks are an important part of your dog’s daily routine. Not only are they a good form of exercise, but they’re also a great way to satisfy your dog’s need to socialize and explore.  Understandably, those daily walks are an exciting part of your doggo’s day! Sometimes, though, our pups...

Are you looking for some fun new ways to exercise and spend some quality time with your dog? If you’ve got a big enough backyard and are willing to invest some time and energy into training your dog to follow new commands, consider building Fido his very own agility course! ...

Along with their many other quirky canine behaviors, dogs are known for sniffing as a means of exploring the world around them.  If daily walks with your dog feel more like a daily game of tug-of-war, then you’re familiar with the concept of a stubborn sniffer. Read on to learn...

As your pup grows up, he’s bound to experience a variety of age-related changes; his joints will naturally experience some wear and tear, and he’ll start moving a bit more slowly than he used to.   If your dog is having a hard time keeping up on your adventures due to...

If your dog doesn’t have any four-legged siblings to play with at home, you may want to consider arranging a playdate with another furry pal. Dog playdates are enriching activities for a few different reasons: they offer opportunities for physical exercise, mental stimulation, socialization, and fun!  That said, not all...

Loyalty is a valued trait in dogs, but is your pup seeming a bit… too obsessed with you? If Fido refuses to leave your side and feels distressed wherever you’re gone, you may have what’s known as a “velcro dog.”  While your dog’s clinginess can feel flattering and endearing, it...

So, you’re thinking about getting a puppy. With those irresistible puppy dog eyes, playful personalities, and unconditional love to offer, we can’t blame you for wanting to bring home a fluffy bundle of joy!  That said, adopting a dog is a serious decision and not one that should be taken...