Many people love to spend time in the great outdoors with their dog. But what if that doesn’t mean hiking trails through lush forests? What if your “great outdoors” is tall buildings, busy sidewalks and strategically planned green spaces? Well, if you’re wondering “What are some fun activities for urban dogs?” you’re in luck. Whether […]
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Welcome to our series “Canine Safety Central,” that’s all about keeping your favorite dog safe. We’ll explore a variety of situations throughout the series and provide tips on how to help keep your dog and everyone around them safe and healthy. In this post, we talk about dog park etiquette. The Unwritten Dog Park Rules
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The start of a new year is a popular time for people to implement a change. “Out with the old, in with the new,” as the saying goes. This could be new exercise goals, new clothes, new hobbies, anything. So what about a new dog training philosophy? Is it time for new ways to train
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New Year’s Eve (NYE) is a fun event to celebrate with friends and family, so why not include your dog, too? Here are a few ways you can welcome in the new year with your BFF, including throwing an NYE party for your dog’s puppy pals. If your dog isn’t the party animal type, we’ve
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Like it or not, winter is here. Most people know how to bundle themselves up when the cold hits and the snow flies, but for dogs in winter it’s not always so simple. After all, dogs generally aren’t wearing snow boots and parkas when they run into the snow to do their business. But in
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Bathing your dog may not be as high on your to-do list in winter as it was in summer, but it’s still likely to make it onto that list at some point. Warm days in winter can create the perfect recipe for a messy, muddy dog (snow melt + dormant grass = mud). Add a
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“If it fits, I sits,” goes the popular cat meme. If you’ve spent time around a cat, you know that they will sit in anything if there’s even the smallest amount of space. Cats and boxes go together like Christmas and gifts. And with the holidays just around the corner, don’t be surprised if your
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Advent calendars are all the rage lately. Who doesn’t enjoy opening a little treat every morning in December? But there don’t seem to be many surprise-a-day deals for dogs in the holiday season. Why not create your own advent calendar for dogs? The season is well underway, so here are 20 ideas you can use
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There’s little chance that you would run outside barefoot if there was ice or snow on the ground, right? Too cold, too slippery, too much danger of frostbite. But does your dog worry about frostbite? Can dogs even get frostbite? Dogs probably don’t think much about frostbite. They’re dogs! Frozen tootsies are the furthest thing
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Cats tend to be more scrupulous with their food than some of their canine companions who love to scarf down anything they can find — and then regret it later. But you may have a curious kitty who decides to investigate the Thanksgiving preparations in the kitchen. So let’s go over the Thanksgiving foods that
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