The Dog Blog

             As the owner/dog-mom/concierge of two large dogs, I take my dog harnesses very seriously. They have to be easy to put on. They have to be comfortable for the dog. They need to provide a respite against pulling. And they can’t cost a bloody fortune.             The Freedom Harness does all of that.             It’s easy to put on. Harnesses can be beasts. I am not terribly adept with gizmos, and my spatial relation scores did not earn me any accolades as a child. Still, despite a few straps, you’ll find this harness to be...

            School is well underway now and summertime is a fading memory for the humans. The pups, however, might be wondering what’s up with fewer walks, less sun-bathing, and a whole chunk of indoor house guarding.             Even if dogs cannot physically join their humans as they sit in desks and learn algebra, the dog brain can still be active.  The reality of having to leave the dog at home is certainly not the ideal one – in our dreams we’d have our pups with us all day long. But there are things that we can do to help our...

            Ah summer. The long stretches of daylight. The joyful laughter of children playing.   The loud ka-booms from the sky.             Oh yes. Summer brings with it not only refreshing warmth and rain, but serious storms as well. For people in certain parts of the country, thunderstorms or tornado warnings can be a weekly event. Extreme weather is a reality many of us have to just accept, but for our dogs it can be absolutely terrifying.             Without the foresight of knowing that the storm will eventually pass, dogs can grow extremely anxious with thunder....

            Summer temps have been insanely hot this year.  Finding a spot where you can cool down with your best friend might be one of the best uses of your time.             If you are lucky enough to live near a beach that allows dogs, then please try not to gloat. Whether it’s the ocean or a large lake (and yes, that counts too, dear coastal readers) there are some things you will want to make sure you have with you on your visit: Towels, plural. You need one for yourself to lie on the sand. Then one for the...

            Summer is in full swing.  Warmer temps and extra daylight hours can only mean one thing: more activity time for you and your pup! Whether you live on the coast, in the mountains, or somewhere in the Midwest, there are loads of things to do with your dog during these months of the Scorpion skies. But there are also some precautions to take as well – summer can bring a few dangers. That’s no reason to lock yourself and your pooch indoors, though!  As long as you are armed with enough knowledge to be prepared, there is no reason...