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5 Signs Your Dog Is a Cat
If the animal you thought was a dog displays these 5 cat characteristics, you in fact have a feline in your lap: 1. Curiosity Does your dog ever just sniff your face? It’s gentle and sweet, but also wet. When cats sniff up close and personal, it is due to their curiosity in you and […] Read more »
The Importance of Properly Pedicured Pooches
Proper nail maintenance is an important part of dog health, as the paw’s power comes from the nail. The do-it-yourself approach to trimming dog nails can be done, but it does come with risk, which is why many dog owners prefer to have it done by a professional. This spring, Springtime wants all paws to […] Read more »
5 Tips to Help Adopted Dogs Adjust to their New Homes
If you’re considering opening your home to a dog, open your heart to the idea of adopting. When you adopt you might be saving a life (and it just might be your own). Every time you take a new companion home, the organization can accept another animal to treat and care for. Each year, approximately […] Read more »
Top 5 Rainy-Day Games For You and Your Pooch
April showers eventually bring May flowers, but in the meantime we get very cooped-up pooches, so here is a list of five dog games for rainy days: <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> 1. Hide & Seek This classic game is excellent for practicing your pup’s waiting skills, as well […] Read more »
The Top 5 Luxury Dog Houses
Updated on September 22, 2022. Depending on the size of your dog, an average dog house can run you from $50 to $100. But if your dog is bringing in that Lassie money, consider these extravagant dog houses that are available for purchase. * 1. Cape Cod Cozy Dog Kennel – $6,989.96 Made by the […] Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dog (and You)!
Make this year the best year for your dog and you by making a resolution that will make you both happier and healthier. Here are few suggestions that you and your dog can strive for, beginning with this New Year’s Day! Double their walk time How much time does your dog really get outside for […] Read more »
Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Sense of Touch
Dogs are born blind and deaf, so they rely heavily on their sense of touch. At birth, puppies are licked clean from head to toe by their mothers. This helps to stimulate the pups to breathe on their own. In addition, momma dogs will continue to lick their pups to encourage elimination and healthy circulation. […] Read more »
Five Steps to Winterize Your Dog
Before fall turns to winter, it’s smart to winterize your home and car to ensure they’re ready for the seasonal changes ahead, but what about your dog? Here are five important tips to consider to help you “winterize” your dog. 1) Don’t Skimp on Bug Control In the colder months, we humans get a major […] Read more »
Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Sense of Taste
A dog’s sense of taste can be a bit confusing to us humans. We perfectly understand our dogs wanting leftovers from our fried chicken dinner, but munching on rotten leftovers spilled from an outdoor garbage can, not so much. In fact, I caught my dog Layla attempting this very thing on our morning walk as […] Read more »
Cool Canine Capabilities: A Dog’s Hearing
Ever notice that your dog can hear company coming before you do? I always know when to expect a friend, because my dog, Layla, will go to the front door and sit there expectantly. Several minutes go by, and, sure enough, the doorbell rings. A dog’s hearing enables it to detect sounds up to 4 […] Read more »