Are you considering enrolling your puppy or dog in daycare? Many Important Benefits Daycare offers many important benefits to dogs, from preventing boredom and loneliness when their owners are away at work all day, to making sure high-energy dogs (and puppies) get lots of exercise and attention. Excellent for Socialization Dog daycare is excellent for … Read More »
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Why It’s Crucial that You Start Grooming Your Puppy Early and Regularly
Grooming your puppy regularly is about more than just keeping him or her looking and smelling nice (although those are important benefits too!) Grooming is important for maintaining your puppy’s overall physical health. Groom Your Puppy While Still Young Your dog needs to learn to tolerate grooming when he or she is a puppy. If … Read More »
18 Puppy Training Tips to Help You Stay Sane
“Training a puppy is like raising a child. Every single interaction is a training opportunity.” ~Ian Dunbar There’s nothing quite like puppy love. Puppies are adorable and lovable but, let’s face it, dealing with them 24/7 can be exhausting and frustrating too. Training your puppy requires consistency, patience and positive reinforcement. The right kind of … Read More »
What to Do If Your Dog Has Cracked Paw Pads
It’s January in Colorado and that means frigid temps, icy conditions, deicers and antifreeze, all hazardous to your dog. It’s important that you check your dog’s paws regularly for signs of cold weather injury or damage, such as cracked or bleeding pads. Your dog’s paw pads are an important indication of your dog’s overall health. … Read More »
What Can a Dog DNA Test Tell You About Your Dog?
What breed is my dog? This is a common question for anyone who is not fully aware of their dog’s lineage, especially if your dog is a rescue or stray. And rightfully so. A dog DNA test can help you understand your dog’s behavior as well as look for possible health issues known to their … Read More »
The Most Popular Dog Names in 2017
Wondering what the most popular names for dogs were in 2017? Rover.com (the nations largest network of dog walkers and home sitters) recently published a list they gleaned from their database (with thousands of dog names on it). We thought it might be fun to share the top dog names for 2017 with our … Read More »
11 Things to Consider Before Volunteering at a Dog Rescue Center
If you or your kids have some free time over the holidays, you may want to consider volunteering at your local humane society or animal shelter. Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience with many benefits. Your help can make a tremendous difference in the lives of animals. Many dog rescue operations and animal shelters … Read More »
FDA Warns Bone Treats May Be Deadly for Your Dog
Thinking about giving your dog a stocking full of bone treats this Christmas? You may want to reconsider your gift list for Fido. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a warning to dog owners: be careful about giving your dog bone treats. Most dog owners know not to give their dog chicken or … Read More »
