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Keeping Your Dog (and yourself) Fit In the Winter

Posted by Amy Hempe on

It is difficult enough to keep your human self in moderate fitness during the winter. Holiday baked goods, cold weather, and icy roads are enough to keep us indoors. Besides, what are ugly Christmas sweaters for if not to cover up our New Year muffin tops?             Joking aside, it is important to maintain fitness for both ourselves and our pets during the cold months. Whether you love or revile New Year’s resolutions, make a plan to make sure that you and the fur balls living with you get plenty of exercise. Walking – Going on a morning walk is...

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Turning Holiday Leftovers Into Treats for Dogs

Posted by Amy Hempe on

Holiday time is the time of a fridge packed with leftovers. No matter the occasion, there will be containers spilling over with food gone uneaten or unfinished by guests. You look at it with suspicion: those calories look tempting, but you are determined to maintain sanity in some areas of your diet.

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Planning for Holiday Time Away From Your Dog

Posted by Amy Hempe on

The holidays can be stressful for a variety of reasons – crazy family interactions, the onslaught of millions of calories, flight delays are just a few of the big ones. But one stressor that often goes unmentioned is having to spend time away from your dog.

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DogSheetz When Traveling, Bringing Home With You

Posted by Amy Hempe on

            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...

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How to Wash Your DogSheetz Dog Bed Cover and DogSheetz Blanket.

Posted by David Hallum on

Follow these simple instructions for taking care of your DogSheetz and enjoy the benefits for a long time!  If you do not follow these rules, you run the risk of the waterproof barrier cracking in the DogSheetz and allowing liquid to seep through. Wash your DogSheetz Dog Bed Cover or Blanket in cold water using regular detergent (no bleach).  You may use scent beads or a dash of fabric softener. Dry your DogSheetz in air (no heat) or very low heat tumble dry.  If you prefer, you can lay/hang.  You may also use a dryer sheet. You're done! Best way to remember...

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