Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and our dogs shouldn’t have to miss out! As members of the family, our pets may sometimes find themselves at the table with us. It’s no secret, though, that human food isn’t exactly nutritious for our furry friend. Luckily, if you know what ingredients to avoid,…
Every pet owner knows that our pets are in our lives for too short of a time. The vast majority of dogs won’t live more than 2 decades. That’s not very long for a best friend, a family member. There’s nothing to be done about the difference between humans’ and dogs’ lifespans, but there are…
When listing the benefits of daily walks with your dog, it’s easy to fixate on the practical reasons. While it’s true that there are many mental and physical health benefits for both you and your dog, there’s one simple reason to work walks into your routine. Walks are a way of having fun with your…
As pet owners, we want to give our dogs the best life possible. Often, that means we give our pets whatever they want, even if sometimes what they want isn’t good for them. But when we indulge our pets too much it can have dire consequences, and one such example is obesity. Since one cause…
Whether you have a puppy or a senior dog, one problem you may face is housebreaking. Your dog has go when your dog has to go, but it’s never fun to find out they went inside the house. If accidents are a recurring problem for your pup, try tailoring a daily walk routine to suit…
Exercise is necessary for any healthy lifestyle. For mammals like humans and dogs especially, one of the most basic care requirements is regular exercise. Although most people probably think of gyms and sports when thinking of exercise, it isn’t always so intense. Walking is a great method of easy, accessible exercise. If you’re looking for…
Although our dogs are angels in our eyes, they are capable of doing wrong. Most dog owners relate to the experience of coming home to a shredded cushion or knocked-over trash can. There are many reasons a dog may act out that way. Boredom, stress, excess energy, and medical issues are a few examples among…
After experiencing the isolation of the pandemic, it’s safe to say we all have greater appreciation for leaving the house. Both you and your furry friends can get tired of seeing the same things all day, every day. This is especially true for your dog who is dependent on you to leave the house. Whenever…
We all have routines. Morning routines help us feel ready for the day, and nightly routines get us into sleep mode. Many of us likely even have work routines to make sure we get all of our tasks done. With routines playing such an important part in our lives, it should come as no surprise…
In our last article about socialization and bonding, we talked about the ways walks build your relationship with your dog. Well, the same is true for anyone else who walks your dog too! You may want to be your dog’s #1 best friend, but it’s good to have someone else that your dog is familiar…
