Hiking combines multiple beloved canine activities into a single outing: sniffing, adventuring, barking, running, and maybe even swimming, depending on where you hike. For your dog, it’s the equivalent of taking a child into a candy store – they’re bombarded with sensory input that keeps them motivated, excited, and interested,
Is there really anything better than spending long, lazy (or active!) days outside in the sun with your favorite four-pawed buddy? It often seems as if summer is made for dogs and their owners; there’s so much opportunity for adventure, excitement, and fun. Trees to sniff, hikes to walk, puddles
You probably have a first-aid kit in your home and another in your car for all of the humans in your household. Your pets may at some point need emergency care as well, at home and on the road, so having a pet-specific first aid kit you can carry with
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month (NHAM), and that means it’s time for us to do our duty and improve awareness by educating our readers about this potentially devastating disease. Whether you own a dog or just love dogs, we hope you’ll use this information to continue our efforts and
It’s officially winter! Well, at least according to the calendar – some places are still waiting for their first snow. Depending on who you ask, that’s either a good thing or a bad thing! If you do have wintery weather already, and you enjoy taking your canine pal with you
As we look back on 2017, we reflect on what was truly one of the worst years for wildfires in the United States. California suffered the worst, with multiple fires raging for months, each destroying homes, wildlife habitats, and lives along the way. Even today, when most of the fires
You’re moving – on to the next adventure, to a new city, to the country, or maybe to a new country altogether. You’re excited and can’t wait – but what about your dog? Unfortunately, he or she most likely isn’t so much excited as they are confused and potentially upset.
There’s nothing quite like seeing dogs experience snow for the first time, whether it’s firsthand or in a video. However, in the excitement that comes with sharing a new experience with your puppy, it can be easy to forget that your dog is generally not ready to go dive in piles
Christmas is just around the corner. We’re just as excited as you are, but we wanted to take a minute and have a frank discussion about a very serious topic: gifting pets. Every year, thousands of Americans give animals as gifts to loved ones, sweethearts, and family members. While there’s
Happy Holidays! Fun and festivities are just around the corner for everyone in your home, including your beloved furry four-pawed folks. The Christmas season can be incredibly for fun for pets, especially if they’re social – there’s people around, plenty of treats, and almost always someone to play with. Unfortunately,