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How To Approach a Stray or Strange Dog As the school year starts again and kids start walking back and forth to school, a quick lesson on how to approach a stray or strange dog is always important. This is particularly important for kids who love dogs and animals or kids who are very familiar…
Read MoreFactors To Consider Before Helping A Stray Dog There is nothing worse than seeing a stray dog and not being sure what to do. Sometimes these dogs are obviously anxious and frightened, or they may be thin and obviously lost. Other dogs may seem like they are having fun, running around and trying to be…
Read MoreUsing a Kennel Can Be the Best Option While You Travel Most dogs are great travel companions, and they quickly adjust to being in a car. There are some simple ways to help your pet to feel comfortable in a vehicle and to avoid developing bad habits that can be problematic at best or very…
Read MoreUsing a Kennel Can Be the Best Option While You Travel Going on a vacation with your dog is a great idea if it is a pet-friendly vacation. However, not all types of trips are fun for your dog, and not all dogs are ideally suited to long days on the road and spending time…
Read MoreImportant to Groom Double Coated Dogs Dogs can have single coats or double coats. A double coated dog has two layers of hair that are very different. The outer layer is longer and coarser and is known as the guard hairs. The inner coat is softer, shorter and thicker, which can be almost like wool.…
Read MoreLow-Cost Ways to Celebrate the Last Days of Summer Perhaps it is because of the dog days of summer reference, but for most dog owners, August is actually DOGust. With the autumn weather just around the corner and rain and snow just behind that, this is a time to find fun things to do on…
Read MoreDoes Your Dog Need Shots? While there is always a lot of controversy in the general public about the types and frequencies of vaccinations for dogs and puppies, vets have a general agreement about the most important vaccinations for our four-legged companions. There are some vaccinations that should be provided more than once in a…
Read MoreBack To School Means Change In Routine for Dogs Kids are typically a mixture of excited and bit anxious and parents are often happy and looking forward to some time on their own when back to school rolls around each autumn. The one member of the family that is not at all happy about the…
Read MoreStanding Water Can Make Your Pups Sick Like many pet owners, you might be wondering, can standing water make dogs sick? Most dogs are very comfortable in the water. Some just like to wade around while others like to leap in and take off swimming. In the summer months, standing water in lakes and…
Read MoreEasy Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer Dogs, like people, need to stay cool for their health. Unfortunately, there are still issues with dogs being left in vehicles, left outside without any way to cool off or dogs being exercised in the heat of the day. I can tell you how to keep…
Read MoreOur Top Picks for Dog Parks Around Rockville The summer months and the early fall is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. In and around Rockville, MD, there are terrific hiking paths and parks to explore, many which are dog-friendly and welcoming to both two and four-legged visitors. While some…
Read MoreWe Love Fireworks, But Do Dogs? While people may love the July 4th fireworks displays, many dogs, cats and most wild and domestic animals have a very different view. Animals naturally fear the sound of fireworks and other loud noises such as thunder, guns and other types of sudden noises. Keep in mind, your dog’s…
Read MoreSummer Is A Wonderful season To Spend With Your Dog Summer vacations, weekends, or just evenings home from work or school are a great time to spend doing something with your dog. Dogs, just like people, like to experience new things, particularly if they are well-socialized and used to being out and about with their…
Read MoreEssentials to Pack When Camping With Your Dog Taking your dog camping is a great way to bond, spend time together and to get out of the city and just roam and be free. Having a dog along is a wonderful companionship activity plus it is mentally and physically stimulating for dogs of all ages.…
Read MoreSafety Considerations for Camping Taking your dog out in the great outdoors for a camping trip is a great experience for you both to enjoy. However, there can also be some challenges, particularly if this is the first camping trip of the year of the first time you have had your dog out for more…
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