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So your summer travel plans are in place. But who will take care of your dog? Is it best to hire a pet sitter? Should you leave him with "Grandma"? How about taking him to a boarding facility? These are all great options, but this post will focus onHow to prepare for leaving your dog at a boarding facility.1. Tour the facility in advance.It's a good idea to tour the boarding facility before you actually drop off your dog. You don't want to find out it's a sketchy place on the day you're trying t …

Sept. 8 is National Pet Memorial Day, and pet lovers around the country will be taking part in events to remember their pets. I am not a grief expert by any means, but if you have recently lost a pet, I'm so sorry. The following tips are written from one pet lover to another onhow to emotionally cope with the death of a pet. 1. Realize everyone grieves differently. People deal with loss in different ways. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. We all do so i …

If you're adopting a new dog, it's so important to set the dog up for good behavior in your home. This post will help you learn how to prevent unwanted behavior like accidents and fights by controlling the dog's options. These tips can also be applied if you plan to foster or pet sit a dog in your home. Prevention goes such a long way! Tips for Good Behavior1. Keep the dog on a leash for the first few hours. A leash allows you to directly supervise the dog at all times. I prefer t …

Luckily for us dog lovers, more and more places are becoming pet-friendly. You can go shopping, on vacation, or out to eat without having to leave your dog behind! Check out these dog friendly public places. Here are some pet-friendly places to bring your best friend:Dog Friendly BusinessesAce HardwareAutoZoneBass Pro ShopsBed, Bath & BeyondHome DepotMichael’sThe Container StoreTJ Maxx & MarshallsTips & EtiquetteLet your dog do his business before entering any business. You’d hate for your pup t …

Dog agility is a sport where a handler and dog work together as a team. The handler directs the off-leash dog through an obstacle course. During an actual competition, each dog is judged on time and accuracy. Some people and dogs participate in agility for fun without actually competing. Others travel across the country to test their skills against other teams. Here are someReasons to give agility a try with your dog:1. No experience necessary.If dog agility is a new concept to you and your dog, …

Dogs bark. They bark at the door. They bark in the yard. They bark when they see other dogs. They bark when they're scared or excited or frustrated. It's one of the many ways they communicate. It's not really "bad" like we have been conditioned to believe but it does get annoying at times.Not surprisingly, one of the most common behavioral questions dog owners have is how do I stop my dog from barking?Of course, it all depends on the exact situation and the exact dog. For this post, I'm focusing …

Dogs and cats can get cancer too and it's on an alarming increase. Since May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, I want to share some things you can do all year to raise pet cancer awareness. I hope these tips will be helpful for keeping your own pets healthy as well as raising overall awareness for all pets. Raising Pet Cancer Awareness1. Keep your pets as healthy as possible. No matter how healthy our pets are, it’s still possible for them to get cancer. But, we can potentially dec …

We hear about the importance of socializing our dogs and puppies to new things, but what exactly does that mean? At what age should we begin exposing our puppies to new places and other dogs, and how can we go about it without scaring them or exposing them to diseases? I reached out to some professionals for their ideas on how to socialize a puppy safely. Here’s what they had to say.Tips for socializing your puppyAllow the puppy to stay with his litter for 8 weeks “A large amount of ear …

How did you go about choosing a trainer for your dog? Did you read reviews? Did you choose the trainer a friend recommended? Did you make your decision based on cost? We would love your feedback because choosing a trainer can be such an overwhelming process for new dog owners. The following are some ideas from two professional trainers to hopefully help you make the best choice for your dog if you need help with training. Also check out our post on common dog training mistakes.How to choo …

These adjustable heavy-duty yet silky-smooth nylon webbing personalized dog collars feature a personalized nameplate and side release buckle. With no noisy hanging id tag, they're the perfect combination of safety and style. The side release military grade plastic buckle makes it extremely easy to take the collar on and off while still holding strong. The personalized nameplate offers you the security of knowing your dog has proper identification at all times. The nameplate is also contoured to …