Category: Tips n Tricks
If summer teaches us anything, it’s that people never learn: hundreds of dogs continue to die in hot cars each year. We all know the dangers, but minimizing those hazards is common, especially when people plan to rush into a store for five-minutes or so before running into someone they know or otherwise losing track of time.
Can You Rescue a Dog from a Hot Car?
If summer teaches us anything, it’s that people never learn: hundreds of dogs continue to die in hot cars each year. We all know the dangers, but minimizing those hazards is common, especially when people plan to rush into a store for five-minutes or so before running into someone they know or otherwise losing track of time. Of course, it’s also common to underestimate exactly how hot a car becomes (while overestimating the power of … Continue reading “Can You Rescue a Dog from a Hot Car?”
Helping Your Hound Beat the Heat
Summer is loads fun but hard on humans, too – the humidity, the temperature, the sweat stains on our favorite shirts. But, for dogs, the ante is upped much higher. Creatures permanently clad in fur coats, warm weather isn’t just inconvenient for canines, it’s downright dangerous. So how can you help your pet keep its cool when Mother Nature has other plans? Consider the following: Get them shaved Not all dogs need to be shaved. … Continue reading “Helping Your Hound Beat the Heat”
4 Major Benefits of Having a Dog Camera At Home
In our modern world, cameras are everywhere; we may as well walk around perpetually saying, “Cheese!” and making sure nothing is stuck between our front teeth. Cameras are so common, in fact, that they’re not limited to human images; we place them in living rooms too, set up to show us that our pets are okay when we’re out of the house. A quick search online returns hundreds of cameras with all sorts of features … Continue reading “4 Major Benefits of Having a Dog Camera At Home”
Taking Your Dog on a Road Trip
The open highway. A blaring stereo. Bags of junk food in the backseat. Nothing says summer like a road trip. But what happens when your four wheels include four-legs? What happens when Rover or Fido calls shotgun in your Honda? What happens when pit stops turn into potty breaks? Taking a dog on a road trip (or any trip for that matter) requires a plan. So, before your pack your pet’s “doggie bag” and hit … Continue reading “Taking Your Dog on a Road Trip”
Adjusting Your New Puppy to a Post-Covid Life
Many families are exiting isolation with a new puppy in tow; in fact, pet adoptions skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. Of course, this is wonderful: empty animal shelters are always a welcome sight. But life restarting complicates things – going back to work means going for hours without seeing your furry friend. This might be hard on you – most of us probably prefer a cuddle session with our dogs to a day at the … Continue reading “Adjusting Your New Puppy to a Post-Covid Life”
