We know it’s okay to be apart from our dogs and to leave them home alone, but for how long, exactly? Is there a limit to the amount of time our dogs should spend alone? A lot of dogs might … Read More
To many of the 164 million American pet owners their animals are part of their family.1 Pet owners make huge investments in food, toys, and much more to ensure their companions have happy and fulfilling lives. Source: http://www.theatlantic.com In … Read More
How to Help a Sad Dog When They’re Home Alone On days I go to work, I always apologize to the dogs. “Be good, I’ll miss you, I’m sorry I have to leave you today,” I say as close the … Read More
Most dogs, and probably plenty of cats, are loving the extra time they are getting with their humans during the various stay at home orders put in place during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but with some states easing restrictions, this extra time may be … Read More
For dogs and other pets, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity. Toys are important to your dog’s well-being. Toys help fight boredom when you have to leave your dog at home, and provide comfort when they’re feeling nervous. … Read More
How do you choose the best dog toys for your dogs and how do you avoid the pitfalls and hazards that come along with dogs…toys…and chewing? This is a never-ending question that doesn’t always have a straight forward answer because … Read More
Whether you just adopted a new puppy or you want to buy your dog a fun new toy as a special treat, you may be wondering: are rope toys safe for dogs? You’ve seen them on display in pet supply stores, but … Read More
Dog myths have been around for many, many years, almost as long as our human-dog relationship has. With the internet, dog myths abound. We thought it’s time to do some myth busting! Myth #1: A wagging tail means a happy … Read More
Sickeningly Sweet Within 15 minutes it can cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar, within 30 minutes it can cause seizures, within 24 hours it can cause severe liver damage, and without emergency veterinary care, irreversible brain trauma occurs, and … Read More
If you work long hours, you probably feel guilty leaving your dog, and then rushed to get home at the end of the day. You want to focus at work without stressing out about how your dog is faring home alone. You want the … Read More