The Dog Blog — Dog Tips

Getting a dog is an exciting opportunity to expand your family and bring new energy into your home. Whether you want a muddy buddy to accompany you on long hikes, or a pampered and pedicured pooch to sit next to you on a sofa, you will have plenty of choices. There is no shortage of dogs to choose from. Where should you go to get your dog? A shelter? A rescue organization? Or a breeder?  Shelters There is no doubt that shelters do the heaviest lifting in the animal rescue world. The ASPCA says that roughly three and a half million dogs enter...

In light of recent hurricanes, people want to know how they can best help the literally thousands of pets who have been made homeless or who may have experienced some type of hardship resulting from a natural disaster. Communities can be devastated by hurricanes, fires, tornados, or other natural disasters deemed to be "acts of God." Regardless of whether any deities were involved, people and animals will need help. Organizations that may need help include: Local shelters: big or small, if they are in a twenty-mile radius of the disaster, they are going to need some help Rescue organizations: these will often be...

No matter when our vacation time arrives during the year, many of us would not consider it a vacation at all unless we could travel with our pooch. Dogs are not low-maintenance traveling companions. When it comes to the safety of you, your dog, and others, as well as the regulations of either private companies or a government agency, you will need to do some planning ahead. For most of us, traveling will mean moving by plane or by car. (We definitely frown upon hitchhiking as a means of getting from point A to point B. We are pro-wormhole, and if...

Dog parks can be a blast. They can be a wonderful place to for a dog to let off some steam in order to become a good, tired dog. But they can also be also be stressful places due to other dogs' aggression or poor upkeep. Whether you are new to the world of dog parking or a very experienced dog parent, here are somethings to consider before your next visit. Not All Dog Parks Are Created Equal Check out the size of the dog park before going. Is there enough space for a dog who likes to run? Are...