- How to Help Your Dogs Get Along
Do you have an aggressive dog that can’t seem to figure out how to get along with your other dog? This can be very overwhelming and stressful; you love both your dogs but know that this can’t continue because it is not safe for anyone. It may feel like an impossible situation that you can’t… Read more »
- How to Introduce Your Dog to Your Puppy
Are you ready to open your home to a second dog, but you are afraid of how your dog will react? Bringing another pet into your home can be overwhelming, especially if you are worried about whether your current dog is going to accept the new puppy. The following are our top tips, tricks, and… Read more »
- Puppy Training Tips
Bringing home a new puppy can be an exciting time. Puppies are cute, fun, and they have that yummy new puppy smell, but it is also a big responsibility. For your puppy and your family to thrive, it is essential that your new furry best friend undergoes the proper training. Training a puppy can seem… Read more »
- National Puppy Day
Celebrate National Puppy Day on March 23rd. Whether you have a pup of your own or not you can celebrate the joy puppies bring to our lives. National Puppy Day began with the intention to encourage and educate people on the issue of adopting puppies from shelters instead of supporting puppy mills. The hope was… Read more »
- Ways to Keep Your Dogs Heart Healthy
Just like humans, it is important to consider how to keep your dogs’ hearts healthy and strong. However, heart disease affects dogs differently than humans. Dogs rarely develop coronary artery disease but frequently experience the weakening of the heart muscles known as congestive heart failure. To extend the life of your pup, consider these top… Read more »
- National Pet Dental Health Month
Unlike most humans, your pup may not care about the appearance of his teeth, but dental health is still a very important issue for your pet. Dental disease can have serious effects on the quality and length of their life. The following are five facts about your pet’s dental health you may not know yet…. Read more »
- Homemade Dog Treats for National Dog Biscuit Day
This month, spoil your pet with a tasty treat on National Dog Biscuit Day! This February, dogs all over the world are given special treats from their human best friends. Consider making an extra special treat by making one of these tasty homemade dog treats. 1. Oat and Apple Pretzel Dog Treats – These four-ingredient… Read more »
- February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day
This February, celebrate the love you share with your furry best friends. National Love Your Pet Day is a day for giving your canine or feline companions extra attention and love. If you prefer the companionship of birds, reptiles, hamsters, or fish, that works too! The following are our favorite ideas of celebrating, spoiling,… Read more »
- How to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You’re Gone
For many pet owners, it is hard to leave your pup at home during the day while you are gone. It is sad to leave your dog all by themselves with no entertainment. Below, you can check out six different ways to keep your dog entertained while you are gone at work or school…. Read more »
- How to Train Your Dog This Winter
Training a dog takes a lot of dedication and patience at any time of year. In the winter, it can feel like an impossible task, especially when dealing with house-training. You don’t want to be outside, so why should they, and walks may not always be an option. Without consistency, it can feel like you… Read more »
- How to Keep Your Dog Active This Winter
During the winter months, it is more challenging for all of us to stay active, including our pups. When it’s icy cold outside, no one wants to play outside. The following are tips on how to ensure your pup is getting enough exercise during those harsh winter months. 1. A short walk is better… Read more »
- How to Prevent Chapped Paws in Dogs
Imagine walking barefoot on blistering hot cement in the peak of summer, ouch. Now imagine walking barefoot in the dead of winter when the temperature has plummeted and ice covers the sidewalk. Just as walking outside barefoot would not only be uncomfortable but damaging to your feet during these times of year, the same goes… Read more »
- Dog Boarding at The Barking Lot
Are you planning a vacation for the New Year? Then it’s time to pack your doggie a bag as well. The Barking Lot, located in Deerfield, is the best way for your dog to enjoy their time away from home. With nothing but a state-of-the-art boarding facility and individual spacious kennels, your dog will want… Read more »
- 6 DIY Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog
Gifts are a big part of the holiday season, and that means picking out or making the perfect little stocking stuffers for your furry friends. These stuffers can provide the perfect distraction for your pets when you are unwrapping your own presents. But, with so many expensive dog toys and trinkets on the market, playing… Read more »
- Are Table Scraps Okay for Your Pup?
We’ve all been there before – you’re sitting at the dinner table with your family and you feel a little nudge on your leg. You look down and beneath the table, you see the family dog. Their puppy eyes catch your glance and your heart melts. You feel the urge to give your dog some… Read more »
