Can I Leave My Dog in the Car for Just a Few Minutes? Question: Is it OK to leave my dog in the car while I do a five-minute errand? Answer: Every year…
How to Stop Your Dog from Pulling on the Leash Question: How do I stop my dog from pulling on the leash? Answer: Pulling on a leash is a behavior…
How to Poison-Proof Your Home for Your Dog Your home may not seem like an accident waiting to happen, but to a curious dog, dangers can be lurking…
5 Fast Facts About Your Dog’s Microchip As a devoted dog parent, ensuring the safety and well-being of your four-legged companion is of utmost importance. Microchipping has…
How to Have a Safe Summer With Your Dog It’s summertime and the weather is hot — sometimes too hot for your dog! Dogs can have the same troubles…
5 Tips to Avoid Snakes While Walking Your Dog One of the most common precipitators of snakebites are dogs. Canines’ sharp noses and boundless curiosity can easily lead them…
What to Do If You Encounter a Wild Animal While Walking Your Dog Going for a walk with your dog is a great way to experience nature, but wild animal encounters can make…
How to Introduce Your Dog to a New Baby The birth of a baby is a wonderful event for your human family. To make it an equally joyous occasion…
Bears Attack Dogs in Maine and Connecticut, Owners Injured Late last week, black bears in Connecticut and Maine attacked dogs on their home turfs, leaving the owners in both…
Police Kill Dogs at an Alarming Rate There’s a disturbing trend on the rise in the dog world. Police are killing dogs (intentionally and unintentionally) at an…
How to Teach Children to Be Gentle With Dogs If you’re a parent, it’s highly likely your kids have been begging you (a classic canine move) for a dog…
What to Do if an Off-Leash Dog Approaches You Encountering an off-leash dog can be a stressful situation, especially if you’re unsure of the dog’s intentions or temperament. Whether…