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The Top Dog Parks In The Rockville, Maryland Area Finding places to enjoy time with your dog in the Rockville, Maryland area is not difficult, and there are several dog parks and off-leash areas within a very short drive of the city. Different parks may be more basic or more user-friendly, offering everything from water…
Read MoreThere are several very well maintained dog parks in and around the Rockville area, but there are other events to take in as well. For dog owners, finding dog-friendly things to do over the year is a perfect way to build in socialization for the dog as well as keeping him or her interested and…
Read MoreSummertime is a Great Time to Groom Your Dog! Summer is a great time of the year for both dogs and people. With the hot weather, dogs may shed continually throughout the summer months, and this is true for both double coat and single coat pooches. This is why summer dog grooming is vital. It…
Read MoreThe Best Dog Life Jackets If you are boating on any of the waterways in Maryland, including the Potomac River, Nanticoke River, or the Patapsco River flowing through the Inner Harbor of Baltimore and throughout the Patapsco Valley State Park, wearing a life jacket is an important safety issue for anyone in any type of…
Read MoreSummer Safety Tips for Hot Days Dogs are very adept at keeping their body temperature regulated through panting and staying quiet in a shady place in the heat of the day. However, dogs are also very social animals, and if the family is out and about and playing, walking, or even working in the yard,…
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 MoreBoat safety for Dogs is very important. They’re are typically happy to go on any type of adventure that life takes them. Most dogs can be a great boating companion, but it does take some advanced training, some planning, and some safety gear to make sure you have any emergency situations covered before you leave…
Read MoreBelieve it or not there are risks of letting your dog drink from a puddle and we’re going to tell you just exactly what they are. Puddles, ditches, and low lying areas are always attractive to dogs. They seem to love to run through the mud, to roll around in the cool dirt and even…
Read MoreTick bites, including from the three most common species, are on the rise in the United States. This includes reported bites with both humans as well as dogs, and include bits from the blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, as well as the dog tick and Lone Star tick. Of these three, the…
Read MoreSpring is a welcome time of the year, with the cold days of winter in the past and the warmer days of summer just around the corner. Spring is also a time for a range of different wildflowers and garden flowers to start blooming and making the world around us look colorful. If you…
Read MoreLeadership in dog training is very important. Most dog owners have heard a dog trainer, a friend that owns a dog, or even their vet talk about ensuring they are the pack leader in the eyes of their pet. This is sometimes called being the “alpha,” and it simply means being the person your dog…
Read MoreToday, dogs are used in a wide range of different types of jobs, offering superior performance to both people and machines. One of these areas where dogs really excel is in locating items by scent. Dogs, and their ancestors the wolves, have long used their sense of smell for hunting wild game, but now their…
Read MoreJust like it is important to read the labels of the food purchase for yourself and your family, it is also important to become educated about what is in your dog’s food. As with human food, dog food labeling is required. Rules for dog food labeling and ingredients in dog food are regulated by the…
Read MoreIf you forget to get your pet something for Valentine’s Day on February 14th, don’t despair, you still have February 20th to make up for lost time. February 20th is #Loveyourpet day – so why not make it something your dog is sure to enjoy and remember. We have developed a list of some fun,…
Read MoreEvery year on special days, pet food and treat companies, or other novelty types of companies, come out with treats for owners to give their dogs. Unfortunately, not all of these treats are safe, and some can even be dangerous or fatal to the pets in your home. Recognizing the potential danger of common and…
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