The coyotes are back, and looking for trouble again. I heard them howling in the night, but it wasn’t until my morning walk that I realized just how close they were. In the dusting of snow we got overnight, I saw their fresh paw prints in my driveway, headed towards my neighbor’s yard. Not only […]
Dogs, whether you’re visiting family and friends over the Holidays, or hosting a gathering at your home, here are some things to keep in mind so that it is a happy and worry-free celebration for everyone, especially you! First off, you’re going to be surrounded by a lot of tempting food. But you need to […]
Hunting season is here, and it is allowed on many of the dog friendly trails we review. Therefore, to keep all of our friends safe, here is a quick reminder of hiking with dogs safety tips. Be a Flashy Dresser: Dogs, when hiking wear a blaze-orange vest! And I don’t mean as a Halloween costume. This is […]
Asa stop singing that silly song! Sit, we need to have a little talk about personal space, and that not all friends are safe. First off, I want to thank you for not inviting your Toad friend inside to play. Stop giggling! This is a serious conversation. It is alright for your new friend to […]
We interrupt our regularly scheduled post with this important reminder about rip tides. With Hurricane Earl spinning off the New England coast, there will be rough waves along the beaches this weekend. Meteorologists are predicting 4 to 8 feet swells that will create a rip current risk, and swimmers are advised to take caution. Therefore […]
When it came to water, no one loved it more than our brother Lemmy. From the vast ocean, to the tiniest puddle if there was water around, Lemmy was in it. But whether it is the ocean, pond or puddle, each comes with their own unique safety issues for dogs. Therefore today I’m going to […]
Sadly more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than other day of the year, and visits to animal hospitals also increase due to medical emergencies. The following are a few reminders for how to have a safe holiday, and what to do if a dog is lost, as well as what to do […]
Last week our post about Road Tripping with Dogs received a few questions regarding our travel crate. Having the proper car restraint for your dog is very important. According to a survey by the American Automobile Association, over 80% of dog owners’ drive with their pets in the car. There are approximately 43.3 million households with […]
Asa and I are planning to go on a lot of road trips this summer, to spend the day exploring new places, and we hope you are too. Therefore, today we are sharing our tips on how to prepare for a road trip with dogs. Safety First: Just like your humans wouldn’t go on a […]
Today’s Earth Day message is brought to you on behalf of honey bees and dogs. In the spring humans go through great lengths trying to have the “perfect” lawn. However, have you stopped to consider how imperfect perfection is, and what harm it is doing to the environment? By covering lawns and gardens in pesticides […]
