The Dog Walk: Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe

Taking our dog for a walk is one of the great pleasures of owning a dog. However, there are a few things you can do to keep you and your dog safe and get more enjoyment from your time together. Focus on Your Dog Being aware of your surroundings while on your walk will...

How to Tell if Your Pet is Overweight and What to do About It.

  Did you know that according to the World Animal Foundation, over 56% of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight? An obese pet is at greater risk of developing severe health problems. Is your pet fat? What are the Health Risks? Heart disease Diabetes...

Running With Your Dog

If you want to run with your dog you should take a few precautions before you get started: Before You Start 1. Before you start a running program with your dog, make sure he or she is healthy enough for the endeavor. A trip to the vet should be first on your list...

The Importance of Picking Up After Your Dog

  Every day I am out walking dogs and every day I see piles left by dog owners who don’t pick up after their dog. I get it! Sticking my hand in a bag so I can pick up a warm pile of dog poop is not exactly on the top 10 list of my most favorite things. But what...

Laser Light Toys and Your Dog

  When my husband and I adopted our dog Kensi, one of the first things we noticed was her obsession with light. If we brought out our cell phones she immediately started looking for the light on the floor. The same thing happened if we turned on a flashlight. To...