The Dog Blog — Dog Tips

Dogs do not need extra food in the winter. We all like to joke about “winter weight,” but for our pups, this has the potential to be dangerous.             Winter time is noted for fewer daylight hours and cold weather, even sub-freezing temperatures. The cold and the darkness activate our dogs’ brains into a conservation mode. Their metabolism slows down and they are much less active than usual.             While a few doggos out there might walk away from their food bowl with kibble still in it, most of us know the other type of dog: finishing every morsel in...

Halloween is creeping up quickly, and if you’re like me, you know that October 31 is going to be filled with the sound of “Woof woof woof!” Yes, somebody is at the door again, and my dogs will not be able to contain their excitement. I live in an area that will be filled with trick-or-treaters. The last thing I want to do is frighten young children and annoy their parents. I enjoy handing out candy but now with two large dogs I have to be strategic.  What is the best way to ensure that everyone has a good time?...

            For any of us, traveling can spur anxieties. Never mind where we are actually going: a beach vacation, a trip to the mountains, or some other spot designed for our relaxation. The actual act of getting there can cause tension. We have to pack our things, leave other things behind, and generally cause a state of chaos in the days before the trip.             For our dogs, these trips can be no less anxiety-ridden. They know something is up and their world is about to be disrupted. They have little idea as to the destination since, rather unfairly in...