Tap water often contains impurities that can cause health problems for you and your pets. These include phosphate, nitrate, chlorine, and various heavy metals (see fuller list below). High levels of phosphate and nitrate fuel aggressive algae growth, and copper, often present in tap water due to leaching from pipes, is highly toxic to invertebrates, … Read more
Getting a Puppy? How to Prepare for the First Week at Home Guest Author: Brooke Chaplan The day you bring a new puppy home is a momentous occasion. If you know when this day will come, you should make certain preparations ahead of time to ensure an easy transition for you and your pet during … Read more
Winter Care for Your Dog Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney Dogs need baths. Even in the winter. Dogs are sweet little honest creatures, and that honesty gets them into some icky situations. You’d think it would be hard to get dirty in the snow—snow is water, after all (shouldn’t that count as a bath?)—but dogs are … Read more
How To Train ANY Dog To Fetch Teaching Your Dog To Fetch Fetch keeps your dog’s body and mind sharp. It’s a great way to have one-on-one quality time with your dog while reinforcing good manners. Only problem? Your dog can’t fetch for their life. You throw the toy, and they’ll chase it, but … Read more
When You Experience A Loving Pitbull You’ll Never Discriminate Again By: FPM Kennels The Pitbull has gone under a lot of scrutiny this past decade. There has been an uproar of Breed specific Legislation (to read more on BSL laws visit here), mostly directed towards the Pitbull, and pit mixes. As a reader you must be asking … Read more
30 Fun Facts About Dogs For those of us who know and love dogs, there is always something new to learn about them. Enjoy this cool infographic I came across that shares some fun facts about dogs you might not have been aware of. If you enjoyed reading, “30 Fun Facts About Dogs You Should … Read more
So, What is Doga, You Ask? Doga (as in “Dog Yoga”) is the practice of practicing doing yoga with pet dogs. Doga practitioners seek to achieve a greater harmony with their dogs through acts of meditation, gentle massage, and stretching. Canine acupuncture and chanting are also known to take place within the occasional Doga routine. … Read more
Dog Park Guidelines Written by Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney Dogs are complex creatures. People love them for it. Dogs display many of the traits we as humans often seek to display: honesty, loyalty, joyfulness, and being free-spirited. They also do some things we’d be ashamed of: getting worked up over minor things, losing their cool … Read more
5 Important Items Dog Owners Always Forget About It’s always frustrating to get stuck without something you need at the last minute. Unfortunately, this happens to dog owners all too often! You can prevent a bit of frustration by making sure you always have these commonly forgotten items on hand. Deodorizing Shampoo When your dog … Read more
Choosing the Right Dog For Your Family Choosing the right dog for the family is a big responsibility, particularly if there are children. While there are a number of cute breeds to pick from, not every breed is compatible with kids. Choosing a pet that does not suit children or the lifestyle of the family could … Read more