- Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day 8/26
For a pet lover, National Dog Day is one of the greatest holidays. What better way to spend an entire day than by celebrating your favorite dog! At the Barking Lot Deerfield, we know just how important it is for your dog to have the best fun-filled day. Check out the list we’ve put together… Read more »
- Helpful Tips for Your Dog During Back to School Season
With Summer coming to an end, back to school season is right around the corner. While we spend a lot of time preparing for back to school, it also affects our pets. Giving attention and playtime is harder to do when school is approaching. The change in schedules can impact your dog and cause behavioral… Read more »
- The Ultimate Guide: How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
After weeks of playing outdoors and tracking in mud, you might be ready to give your dog a much-needed bath. Do you ever find yourself wondering when your pup’s last grooming was? While our dogs don’t need to take a bath as often as us human do, your dog still needs to maintain proper grooming… Read more »
- Backyard Ideas for Your Dog
We all know your pup loves being outside and hanging out in your backyard, but do you have everything they might want? Just think- if you were a dog, what would you want in your yard? What would make your yard the ultimate hangout for your dog? We here at the Barking Lot Deerfield have… Read more »
- Frozen and Fun Dog Treats for Hot Summer Days
Summer is the time for cool, frozen sweet treats. Why not try making some homemade frozen dog treats this summer for your dog? Frozen treats not only let you have fun in the kitchen, but they will help prevent dehydration and also keep your dog entertained. Heatstroke is just one of the many summer hazards… Read more »
- How to Vacation When You Have a Dog
With Summer coming to an end, now is the time to take that much-needed vacation with the family. You might be wondering, will your four-legged friend join? Will you leave them at home? Or will you board them? It’s always better to plan what you’re going to do with your dog ahead of time so… Read more »
- Everything You Need to Know About Dog CPR and When to Give It
Most of us are probably familiar with CPR when it comes to humans, but can you safely administer it to your dog? In the event of an accident or emergency, it is very important for a dog owner to know how to safely administer CPR. What is Dog CPR? CPR is a life-saving procedure that… Read more »
- Summer Swimming Tips for Your Furry Friend
With the hot summer temperatures in full swing and lakes, pools, and rivers opening up, what better way to cool down than to take your furry friend swimming! Many people and dog owners assume that their dogs can swim/doggy paddle to stay afloat. But most might have difficulty swimming back to a safe and shallow… Read more »
- How Grooming Helps Your Dog in the Summer Heat
Every dog in the hot summer heat is at risk for heatstroke, and dogs that have thick fur are especially at risk. Find out what breeds are high-risk and learn some tips to prevent your dog from overheating this summer below. At The Barking Lot, we know just how much you want to protect… Read more »
- Tips for a Successful Take Your Dog To Work Day
If you did not know, June 21st is National Take Your Dog To Work Day. Depending on where you work, you might be a little nervous about bringing your pet to the office. Lucky for you, we here at The Barking Lot have put together some tips so your dog day can go smoothly and you… Read more »
- Dog Training 101: Brought to You by the Barking Lot
There is a lot to keep in mind when you are training your pup. Dog training is something that is ongoing. Dog training is in fact, never finished and something that is a process for their whole life. Find out some dog behavior tips below brought to you by us here at The Barking Lot…. Read more »
- Why You Should Give Your Dog All-Natural Treats
Every good four-legged friend deserves a treat, but are you giving your dog the right treats for their health? When settling for the “cheaper” treats at most stores, you are not doing your best to keep your pet healthy from the low-quality fillers they put in them. Switching over to all-natural dog treats will go… Read more »
- How to Stop Your Dog’s Gnawing Problem
We all know that dogs are chewers. Whether it be your stinky gym socks or your pup’s brand new toy, all pooches love to chew. This chewing behavior is normal, but what happens when your furry friend chews the legs on your kitchen chairs or ruins your favorite pair of sneakers? This is when your… Read more »
- 10 Reasons for Doggy Daycare
All pup parents experience the guilt of leaving their furry friend home alone all day while they work. Did you know that doggy daycare could help erase all of this guilt while instilling positive behaviors in your pup? Doggy daycare centers allow your pup to socialize with other dogs while qualified caretakers constantly ensure your… Read more »
- 5 Tips for Getting Your Dog to Behave in Public
Puppies, pooches and furry friends! Who doesn’t love a playful pup? But what happens when your furball enters a new environment? Your new pooch can end up behaving poorly due to unfamiliar spaces with unusual smells. Follow the five tips below to ensure your pup is well behaved in a new space! Get Walking… Read more »
