How long should you walk your dog every day? That’s a question that has a lot of variables–your dog’s age and condition, the outdoor temperature and, of course, your dog’s breed or breed mix. Cliverton, a UK company that sells insurance for professional dog walkers, suggests five dog breeds in this guest post that would …
Historic wildfires have ravaged so much of the western U.S. in the last few years. Living in the country in central Texas, we are really aware of the wildfire risk and the danger it poses to our dogs and our cats. Today we have a guest post with advice from California veterinarians who experienced firsthand …
Fall may be my very favorite time of the year. After a long (long!) hot summer, the first cool days re-energize me. I’m ready for long autumn dog walks exploring both our favorite trails and ones we’re just discovering. Autumn dog walks have their own special beauty–but also their own hazards for our dogs. We’ve …
Of all the problems that dog lovers encounter, recall–or training your dog to come when called–is one of the most frustrating. We’ve got professional dog trainer advice from Alicia Evens on 10 ways to train your dog to come, a skill that’s important for your dog’s safety. Dear Alecia, Our dog Max, an 18-month-old GSD, …
If, like us, you enjoy taking your dog to the lake or river during warm weather months, be aware of the possibility of Blue-Green Algae, toxic to dogs. Please be sure to read about this Cyanobacteria and how you can identify and avoid it! Summers are hotter than hot here in Texas–so, of course, nothing …