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4 Reasons to Use a Martingale Collar for your Dog
4 Reasons to Use a Martingale Collar for your Dog
Sometimes it’s hard to know what kind of collar would be best for your dog, especially if you’ve recently adopted the dog. The martingale collar is a good choice for a variety of dogs because it gives you a little more control than a regular collar. Plus, it has some safety benefits. It’s my go-to collar for when I’m fostering a dog. This post goes over some of the details on why I like usi…
11 Tips for Camping with Your Dog
11 Tips for Camping with Your Dog
Happy Campers: 11 Tips for Camping with Your Dog Sunny lakeside beaches. Peaceful hiking trails. Crackling bonfires. One of the best parts of summertime is exploring the great outdoors. And you know what’s even better? Bringing along your best (four-legged) friend. Whether you’re backpacking on weekend afternoons or staying a few nights at a local park, camping with your dog can be…
How Do You Leash? Quiz
How Do You Leash? Quiz
When it comes to leashes, there are so many options. It’s hard to know which is right for your dog, especially when the leash is one of the most important tools when it comes to communicating with your dog. From slip leashes to jaeger leads, and long lines to traffic leashes, there’s a leash for every dog–and every occasion! Ready to find out which leash your dog needs?Take our How do you…
3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog
3 Benefits of Using a Martingale Collar For Your Dog
New dog owners often have to decide which collar is going to be best for their furry addition. When choosing a collar, there has recently been an increase in popularity for martingale collars, otherwise known as backout collars or limited slip collars. Martingale collars have two loops that allow you to have more control over your dog. One loop serves as the main collar strap around your dog's nec…
How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly
How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly
Using a Step-In Dog HarnessA nylon dog harness is something every dog should have. They are a great tool to use when walking with your pet. Here are instructions on How To Put On A Dog Harness Correctly.Before we start... Do you have a step-in harness? No? Check out our variety of harness at dogIDs here. Our step-in harness is available in an embroidered style or with a personalize…
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at Night
Whether it's a long summer evening or a brisk winter walk after work, you and your dog like to spend time outside when it's dark out. You want to make sure you and your dog are visible to drivers when you’re out and about, so the following are a couple of safety tips to keep in mind, no matter the season.Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe at NightKeep your dog close Last October I was driving home…
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs
How to Stop a Dog From Barking at Other Dogs
If you have a reactive dog, or even just an overly excited dog, then you know how frustrating it can be when your dog lunges and barks at other dogs on walks. It's embarrassing, to say the least. I reached out to three professional dog trainers to get some realistic tips that dog owners can try if they’re dealing with this type of problem. If you have a dog that tends to bark at other dogs…
What to Do When an Off-Leash Dog Charges You
What to Do When an Off-Leash Dog Charges You
What Do You Do When a Dog Charges you? You’ve probably been out walking your dog, minding your own business, when someone’s off-leash dog charges you. While this is often annoying, it’s usually no big deal as long as both dogs are friendly. But what if your dog isn’t friendly? Or, what if the approaching dog isn’t friendly? The following are some tips on possible ways to handle an approachi…
What Are Your Unspoken Rules While Dog Walking?
What Are Your Unspoken Rules While Dog Walking?
Each dog owner has her own set of “rules” she follows while out and about with her pup.For example, I’m pretty firm with my two dogs and don’t let them get away with much. (Tough love.) I’m sure you have your own dog walking “rules” as well, whether as a fellow dog owner or when using a dog walking service.And have you ever come across another dog on a walk and thought to yourself, “My dog would n…
The Top 3 Leashes for Everyday Dog Ownership
The Top 3 Leashes for Everyday Dog Ownership
Depending on what activities you like to do with your dog, you may need a variety of different leashes for each situation. In this post, I’ll go over a couple of popular leash options and give some examples of when each leash could be used. If you have a favorite type of leash, let me know in the comments!Different types of leashes for dogsThe basic snap leash Snap leashes are your typic…
5 Tips to Keep Your Senior Dog More Active
5 Tips to Keep Your Senior Dog More Active
If you have a senior dog, you might have noticed he’s having a harder time keeping up while walking or running. Or maybe he’s stiff and sore after playing at the park, chasing a ball or doing agility. My own Lab mix is 9 years old. He used to be my running buddy, but today we stick to short walks because longer exercise sessions are hard on his joints. Obviously, dog owners want to ke…
5 Puppy Exercise Tips: How to Get Your Puppy Tired
5 Puppy Exercise Tips: How to Get Your Puppy Tired
If you have a puppy, you’re probably looking for some ideas on how to safely tire him out, especially if he’s in that naughty, “teenage” stage. Taking your puppy for walks is a good idea, but you may be wondering how far you can walk him without putting too much stress on his joints. And, is it safe to take him running? I asked two dog trainers to share some of their ideas for exercising…
7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Walks Interesting
7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Walks Interesting
Walking your dog is not only a form of exercise; it is also an opportunity for him to explore the world around him and learn some good behaviors. And, of course, there’s the chance to pee and poop. However, having the same dog walking basics everyday is dull and boring. While your dog may be always excited for the walk, some people may grow less and less optimistic each day that they would wish…
How to Get a Puppy Used to Walking on a Leash
How to Get a Puppy Used to Walking on a Leash
Oct. 1 to 7 is National Walk Your Dog Week, so this week is a great opportunity to encourage other dog lovers to get out and walk more with their dogs. For this post, I thought I’d focus on puppies and when to start teaching them appropriate leash manners. If you've recently adopted a puppy, you're probably already teaching her the basics such as “sit.” But at what point should you start…
4 Reasons to Use a Harness to Walk Your Dog
4 Reasons to Use a Harness to Walk Your Dog
I’m a dog walker, so I use a variety of available tools for walking different types of dogs. One of those options is a leash and harness. The following are some reasons why you may want to consider a harness for your dog. Reasons to Use a Harness A harness is more difficult to slip out of. Some dogs are able to slip out of their collars more easily than others. For s…