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.
Avoiding a Hairy Situation: Getting Your Dog Groomed Safely During a Pandemic
Dog groomers in many states are once again open for business and that means people are flocking to them in droves. Many dogs are in dire need of professional help, their fur long, matted, and dirty. It’s not just you who is rocking a new quarantine look: even your mutt has developed a mullet. But, as groomers open their doors and turn on their clippers, the risk becomes more of a thing – where there … Continue reading “Avoiding a Hairy Situation: Getting Your Dog Groomed Safely During a Pandemic”
Helping Your Dog Adjust When the Pandemic is Over
If your dog had its way, this quarantine would last forever. But, unfortunately for our wet-nosed friends, we’ll all return to real life sooner rather than later. When that happens, odds are, your pup will once again be left home alone – you’ll swap out your dog walks for your return to the rat race. It’s understandable – staying home isn’t feasible, not to your career or your own mental wellness. But don’t expect your … Continue reading “Helping Your Dog Adjust When the Pandemic is Over”
Minimizing Shedding as Springtime Approaches
Ah, springtime! Flowers, rain showers, chirping birds… and dog fur. Lots and lots of dog fur! If you’re a dog owner, you know what we’re talking about: Suddenly, your precious pup is losing clumps by the minute, parting with so many tresses that you fret he’ll be bald by bedtime. Of course, shedding doesn’t hurt your dog – it’s a natural process that allows them to rid their bodies of damaged and old hair. But … Continue reading “Minimizing Shedding as Springtime Approaches”
Can’t take your dog to the groomer? Five Tips to Manage the Mane
With groomers closed as we attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, chances are heavy that your dog has an interesting hairdo. A mutt with a mullet? A beagle with a beard? A rat terrier channeling Rapunzel? Shaggy dogs are now the norm. While it’s not imperative that your dog’s hair be pristine – heck, they’ve got nowhere to go! – many people groom their pets regularly to help control odor, slow down shedding, … Continue reading “Can’t take your dog to the groomer? Five Tips to Manage the Mane”
How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis
A novel virus. An economy in peril. Isolation. It’s not a great time to be a person, but with everyone at home, groomers shut down, and vets serving emergency calls only, it’s a heck of a time to be a dog. It’s also a time that reinforces the importance of the canine/human connection. So, how can we make lemonade out of these lemons and use these weeks to bring ourselves even closer to our pets? … Continue reading “How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis”
