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7 Things You Must Train Your Dog to Do

 

Do you know the most important things to train your dog to understand to keep them safe? Key commands should be learned for emergency situations. 

 
Do's & Don'ts of Training Your Pup

 

We've all made mistakes when it comes to training our dogs! A leading dog trainer walks us through the most common pitfall of training our pups.

 
Weathering the storm with your pet takes planning.

 

According to a recent ASPCA study, 83% of pets live in disaster prone areas. Yet, less than 50% of pet parents have an emergency plan in place.

 
If only dogs could provide you Trip Advisor ratings.

 

Did you know that summer vacation time is the prime time for pets to go missing? Considering most pets don't REALLY like vacay TBH, is it worth the risk?
 
 
An Alternative Approach to Treating Stress

 

Almost all pet parents have been confronted with situations that stress out their pets.Learn about a safe way to help them to calm and feel safe.

 
Sure, it's the law. But that's not the full story.

 

Many pet owners forget something vital - licensing their pet. If you’ve been putting off pet licensing or just don't want to, this article is for you.

 
Frequent Flyers --

 

Some dogs, called flight-risk dogs, are much more likely to go missing than others. You may have a flight-risk dog and not even know it.

 
#8 - Will you promise to bring him yummy snacks daily?

 

You don't want to leave your pet with just anybody.  There is a BIG difference between a pet sitting pro and someone making some extra cash on the side.

 
HUMAN Turkey Day Feast = Fur Kid Tummy Trouble

 

The best way to ensure that your dog will stay safe while enjoying the Thanksgiving festivities is to make them their own yummy Thanksgiving feast!

 
Modern Pets Need Modern Identification

 

Today’s digital pet IDs are not your grand-daddy’s dog tags. Still using a $7 circle of etched-one-name-and-number-metal? Your pet needs you to read this.

 
A puppy forever is the dream. Reality = getting old.

 

As much as we may be in denial about our pup getting older, it’s important to make sure that we keep an eye on our older dog’s health and wellbeing. 

 
Is he missing, or just trapped in the treat cupboard?

 

One of the challenges of being a pet parent to a loving feline is the need to frequently answer one important question: “Where is my cat?”