FREE Printout – Food Rules For Dogs

Keep your guests informed and your dogs safe with this free printout Did you know that many common foods can be dangerous or even deadly to your dogs? With BBQ and party season upon us, be sure that your guests know the "food rules" around your pets with this free download: Our Free Poster is a PDF file that will download or open in a new window, you can also right-click this download link and save-as to save the poster to your local desktop or device

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7 Signs Your Dog Is Stressed Out

It's not just humans who can become anxious, worried, and stressed out.Animals, including dogs, can get stressed as well. If you are a dog owner, it'simportant to know how to tell if your pet is suffering from stress. Here arethe seven big warning signs to look out for. 1. Pinned-back ears. When a dog is happy, his ears will appear relaxed.If a dog's ear are pulled back and held low, he may be anxious and disturbed.2. Excessive or unnecessary panting. Obviously, dogs spend a lot of timepanting -- it's how they stay cool. However, panting can also be a sign[...]

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Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language

Group of dogs wiggling their tails with ears up

Dogs can’t talk. That much should be obvious. But that doesn’t mean they can’t communicate. It just means that we, as pet owners, need to take a little more time to and effort to figure it out. Below are a few of the common body language hints dog use to convey their emotional states, and what you ought to do about each one. Let’s begin: I’m Relaxed. Come Say Hi. Do you know a relaxed dog when you see one? Typically, he will have his ears up, tail down, head high and mouth slightly ajar. This confident body language means,[...]

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Crafting a Cozy Home for Your Elderly Dog

Soft and Comfy Bedding for Elderly Dog

You and your pooch have been together a long time. You’ve played countless hours of fetch, snuggled together on the couch to watch TV and you’ve even sneaked her food table scraps when no one was looking. In other words, you’ve established a special bond over the years. That doesn’t disappear just because puppy is getting long in the tooth. There are, however, some changes you’ll need to make to ensure that your aging dog is happy and comfy. Below are a few tips for crafting a cozy home environment for your elderly dog. Soft Bedding Over Hard Floors When[...]

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