Heat stroke in dogs can be deadly. It’s the summer time and each day it gets a little bit warmer. The best way to prevent heat stroke in dogs is to adequately prepare for any hot environments your dog may be in. At the dog park, we always bring a jug of water and a bowl. Most of the […]
Dog park safety is something to keep in mind before letting your dog romp around. Let’s face it, the dog park is one of the best places for your pup to get exercise and meet new doggy friends. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your dog completely bushed after an hour or two of playing at […]
Dogs do dream. But what do dogs dream about? Most experts agree that dogs dream about playing with other dogs, chasing cats and other animals. How can you tell if your dog is dreaming? During a dog’s dream phase they can be often heard yipping and yelping in their sleep. Sometimes they even wake themselves […]
All dogs need fresh air and exercise on a regular basis, although some spend more time outside than others. If your dog enjoys running around or relaxing in your yard, make sure that she’s as safe as possible in a dog proof backyard. Your backyard might seem like a harmless environment, but there are certain […]
Napa has been easy to crate-train, thank goodness. The one thing our vet said to do, that would help us in the long term, is crate training. It’s really been a life-saver, because once he was used to, he’d go into a zen-like state every time we needed to put in him. He’s now like, […]
Napa gets dirty easy. He’s a muslin white color, but he’s still white. A day at the dog park typically means a day in the shower. Every dog gets dirty. It’s a fact of life. I like to think that if my dog isn’t dirty then he hasn’t been having any fun. So how often […]
There is nothing funnier than seeing dogs watching TV. I wonder what they think about? Sometimes you even catch a dog sitting on the couch like a human. It’s just too funny. Does your dog like to watch TV? If so, tell us your funniest dog TV stories. Bonus points for sharing a video of […]
All dogs deserve to be happy. They’re our loyal companions, our friends and very often, our activity partners. Sometimes life gets in the way and we forget the needs of our furry buddies. Below are 3 ways to keep your dog happy. Oh, and you’ll start feeling great too! 1. Get Into a Positive Routine […]
It’s Napa’s first birthday this week! With that in mind, we started looking for some good dog birthday cake recipes! Making a dog birthday cake has become a popular food item over the past couple years. It’s not really a big surprise. Dogs are a part of our family, of course we want to celebrate […]
Since we have to board Napa once in a while when we’re away on business, we have to keep him up to date on his kennel cough vaccination. He’s never caught the disease so far (although he HAS gotten influenza from doggy daycare), but the insistence on getting the shot had me curious as to […]
