Ensure you're ready for your new pup with our comprehensive checklist for first-time dog owners. Covering essentials from food to training, start here.

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Dental chews seem like a great way to keep your dog’s teeth clean, but are they safe or healthy? Learn more about what to watch out for here.

Playing with your dog doesn’t just feel good for you — it is good for you. Studies show that playing with dogs releases feel-good oxytocin in our brains, but it’s...

We all want our dogs to behave and listen to the important instructions we give them. Training a dog is not only key to their cognitive development, skill building, and...

Finding healthy ways to direct cat behavior is critical if you are going to enjoy a rewarding relationship with your cat. That being said, cat training can be tricky —...

Do you feel like your dog is constantly hungry or do their ears prick up and their tails start to wag whenever there’s a chance of a treat or a...

The Puppy teething period, despite not lasting very long, often requires giving your pup some additional attention to keep them comfortable and occupied. The following guide is intended to help...

Dog breeders and behavioral specialists feel that the 8-12 week range is the adequate age for most dogs to leave their mother for their new homes. Unfortunately, in talking with...

Do you have a dog at home who has suddenly stopped eating their food? Luckily, you’ve come to the right place as this is a fairly common occurrence, and we...

Our cowoofers love a stuffed KONG! And there are many reasons we love to serve them. They're a great way to keep your pet entertained while treating them to something...

If you’re like us, you’re trying to get creative on how to keep your dogs happy and healthy at home. While we’re still going on our usual neighborhood walks, our...

Keep your dog's mind active with fun and challenging brain workouts! We all know how important it is to give your dog daily physical workouts, but it's equally important to...

As every pet owner of a puppy knows, potty training can be…well, a messy subject. The good news is that dogs are naturally clean animals and puppies will actually try...

Does your dog have a habit of disappearing? A GPS Tracker might be a good idea. GPS trackers have been around for several years, but were initially used just by...

If your pooch regularly snacks on dirt, paper or even feces, he’s doing it for a reason. Whether that means mineral deficiencies, anxiety, or even boredom. Our dogs, despite all...

If your cat is the outdoorsy type, it’s important to know the rules of winter safety. While most cats enjoy the safety four walls bring, some cats just aren’t content...

With some training, crates can be a great asset for your puppy, not a punishment. So you've made the plunge and brought home a puppy. Congratulations! Turning that exciting little...

We live in an increasingly health-conscious era. Pet owners are becoming more and more concerned with how their pet’s food, toys, and treats are made and the ingredients in those...

Snuffle mats are some dogs' favorite toys: perfect for brain games and giving treats. When I get the snuffle mat out of the cupboard where I keep the dog supplies...

All dogs bark—some more than others. It might sometimes seem like Fido is just barking up a storm for no reason at all, but the truth is that he probably...

The purpose of a leash is to connect you to your dog. By doing so you can keep him safe, prevent unwanted behaviors, and ideally, communicate with him. There are...

Whoever invented the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” obviously never tried living in a house with cats and birds. These two creatures seem destined to have it out for...

Just because you feed your pet healthy food, that doesn’t mean your pet won't eat things he shouldn't. If your pet has potentially gotten into something toxic, don't go searching...

It’s hard to resist those puppy dog eyes, begging for a scrap of food from the dinner table. Sure, it’s adorable at first—those big eyes, that cute face. How can...

You head out for an innocent walk and the unexpected happens. Your dog sees a cute little critter waddling along and can’t help but investigate. The skunk turns up his...

There's nothing that makes me smile more than watching a happy dog. When a dog is wiggling and his tail is wagging wildly I'm filled with joy—and I think most...

Even as he slows down, your senior dog still needs his daily walk. It’s a fact of life: dogs slow down as they get older. Your dog may still have...

When it comes to building a pet-safe home, it's important to take the kinds of indoor plants we are growing into consideration. Most of us are aware there are plants...

When you think "puppy", an image of a clumsy little guy pops into your head. They have feet a little too big for their body, bouncing around, and with a...

Dog toys can begin to take over your living room pretty easily. As a way to make your life easier, give your dog mental stimulation, and create a stronger bond...

Food is love, right? Most of our celebrations involve food, be it meals, snacks, desserts, or special foods. Since our pets are family it's only natural that we'd like to...

Is your dog unnaturally aggressive when on a leash? Leash-reactive dogs, or dogs that show aggression toward others when on a leash, can be frustrating and dangerous if not properly...

If you have a puppy in the house (or an energetic young dog) you may be rethinking your desire to put up a Christmas tree. After all, the warnings are...

Just like humans, each dog has a different level of tolerance for cold weather. Some pups won’t deign to step outdoors in the winter, while others are perfectly content to...

Dogs and cats are by far the most popular pets. There are many households that include more than one dog or cat, or even both dogs and cats. As a...

It’s a dilemma faced by many families: Leave your dog at home or take your dog trick-or-treating with the kiddos. The constant ringing of the doorbell can be stressful for...

Is your cat an excessively adventurous feline, unafraid of the dangers of the outdoors? If so, she might make a great camping companion. It’s true, some cats really do enjoy...

So much for the notion that you should place your dog in another part of your home to ensure a good night sleep. Studies—yes, they’re now studying this kind of...

People have been living with dogs for around 15,000 years. Around 44% of Americans own a dog—or are owned by a dog, to hear them tell it! The striking familiarity...

Living with a territorial dog can be stressful. Between the constant barking and general anxious behavior, you’re left feeling hopeless and embarrassed each time someone comes to visit or another...

I'm happy to see more condos and apartments becoming dog-friendly. Perhaps the owners are finding that they can rent the units faster if they allow dogs. Or maybe residents may...

One of the first things people do when the weather gets hotter is to start shedding some clothing. After all, who wants to wear a heavy winter coat on a...

Cats are often seen as mysterious and hard to understand. They do things that just don't make sense to humans. In fact, when cats do these things they are usually...

Your puppy’s first visit to the vet doesn’t have to be a bad experience. Who’s more nervous for that first visit to the veterinarian—you or your puppy? You want your...

In generations past, most cats lived in the house but also spent some hours each day outside. Today more cats live inside only. These living changes are caused by many...

We work so hard with our animals to make sure they are calm, loving, and well-behaved. But sometimes, aggression or poor behavior can rear its ugly head. Often, this requires...

Make sure your cat always makes her way back home with a microchip. Microchipping is a brilliant and cost-effect way to reunite lost pets with their owners. So why doesn’t...

In my puppy class recently, the owner of an adorable Golden Retriever puppy expressed her frustration, "Every time I touch my puppy, he leaks urine all over himself, me, and...