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10 Easy DIY Dog & Horse Costumes for Halloween
Updated September 22, 2022. Make this Halloween your dog’s best! Plus, get in on the four-legged fun without breaking the bank. These do-it-yourself costume ideas for your dog are adorable, and more importantly, they’re easy! Always remember that costumes should not restrict movement, hearing, eyesight, or the ability to breathe! If you’re going to include […] Read more »
10 Steps to Take If Your Dog Goes Missing
A missing-dog situation requires you to stay calm as best you can, because the first 24 hours are crucial. Before you find yourself in this stressful situation, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with this lost-dog checklist to give yourself the best chance to find your pet quickly and safely:+ 1. File a […] Read more »
Assateague Island, the Hidden Getaway Gem
A fall getaway to an island? Yes!Assateague Island, roughly a three-hour car ride from Philadelphia, stretches across 48,000 acres. The island is between the coast of Maryland and Virginia, and is unique for its wild horses and seclusion.Assateague’s ecosystem is so cherished, that three separate agencies manage it: the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and […] Read more »
Five Fun Scent Games for Dogs
Dogs rely on their sense of smell to experience the world around them. This is why their walks are more than just an opportunity to go to the bathroom. The “smell stops” your dog makes are the equivalent of your pooch reading the morning paper or checking social media to see what their friends are […] Read more »
What Do Our Dogs and Cats Actually Remember?
Updated on September 22, 2022. Experts suggest that extremely positive, as well as the extremely negative experiences, create the most lasting memories in both dogs and cats. Although that might seem intuitive, there are many experiences that might be forgettable for us, but are long-lasting for our pets. Cats live curiously, but cautiously. They groom […] Read more »
5 Dog Water Safety Tips You’ll Need to Know
Updated on August 16, 2022. Dog water safety certainly doesn’t have to stop the fun! Here are some water safety tips for smooth sailing on that pool, pond, lake, or beach days! 1. Getting Comfortable in the Water Before you take your dog for a swim for the first time, don’t assume they can swim […] Read more »
Are You Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Correctly?
Updated on August 16, 2022. Have you ever thought about cleaning dog’s ears? My dog is often guilty of selective hearing (especially when it’s time to go potty on a rainy day); however, the weather didn’t explain why my dog’s ears always seemed clogged. Earwax build-up can impact a dog’s hearing, just as it can […] Read more »
5 Ways to Keep (Better) Track of Your Pet
Updated August 16, 2022. The American Humane Association estimates more than 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. They also report that one in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. Although most pets are reunited with their owners, that constant anxiety hangs over […] Read more »
Does ‘Dog Speak’ Bond You and Your Dog?
When you mention dinner, a walk, or an upcoming house-guest arrival to your dog, you might deliver the news through ‘dog speak.’ While friends and family might tease our baby-talk voice, this vocal affectation matters for relationship building with your four-legged friend. Researchers wanted to understand more about the infantile voice, why humans talk to […] Read more »
The “Puppy Dog Face” Works (and Dogs Know It)
Updated on September 23, 2022. Whether you call it “puppy dog face,” “puppy face,” or “puppy dog eyes,” we all know the look. When a dog has his head down while his eyebrows and big sad eyes look upward, it suddenly becomes awfully hard to stay angry. Kids and adults mimic this face when a […] Read more »