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5 common mistakes made by first-time dog parents

5 common mistakes made by first-time dog parents

Want to avoid some common dog parenting pitfalls? Here’s a few to be aware of! As first-time dog parents, there are multiple things that can greatly help your dog adjust to their new life with you. That said, there are also a few things that

Calming activities for a hyperactive dog

Calming activities for a hyperactive dog

Do you have a hyperactive dog that never seems to settle down? Try these calming activities to help mellow her out. It’s not hard to spot a hyperactive dog. They are easily distracted, always wiggling around and have a hard time calming down, even in

Expert tips for families living with new pets during COVID-19

Expert tips for families living with new pets during COVID-19

Are you living with a new or fostered pet during COVID-19? Follow this list of tips and help your furry friend thrive! During this period of great uncertainty, one bright spot has been the incredibly passionate response from people willing to open their homes and

University helps combat exam stress with therapy dogs

University helps combat exam stress with therapy dogs

This university has found a surefire way to help combat the stress and anxiety surrounding exam season… therapy dogs! Every spring, students everywhere are riddled with pre-exam jitters. To help them overcome this anxiety, Saint Leo University has brought in a group of lovable therapy

7 ways to socialize your dog

7 ways to socialize your dog

Part of raising a healthy, happy dog is making sure you socialize him! Not sure where to begin? Here’s a few pointers. When you bring a new dog into your life (no matter his age), it’s important to socialize him with both people and other

Pet leasing ban passed in New York

Pet leasing ban passed in New York

Beware of pet leasing! Offered by some pet stores as a way for customers to take puppies home without buying them, these financing plans are scams — and it’s not in your best interest to sign on the dotted line. Have you heard of pet

4 reasons to enroll your new puppy in a training class

4 reasons to enroll your new puppy in a training class

You adopted a puppy – congratulations! Once you’ve gotten a chance to get to know one another, consider enrolling him in a training class. Puppy training classes are an ideal way to get off on the right paw with your new guy. Here’s a few

puppy's first vet visit

Your puppy’s first vet visit

If you’ve just adopted a puppy, one of your first priorities is to take him to the vet for a checkup. Here are 8 important considerations you need to think about to prepare for that first visit and get him off on the right foot.