You come home from a long day of work.You had 8 different stops today.8 check-ins on dogs, cats, and bunnies.8 stops, but 13 animals total taken care of.Cuddles, walks, kisses, treats, feedings.You can’t wait to be home and relax.But instead, you come to the realization that you’ve been unfaithful all day. Your very own pets …
Combine any of the following leftovers from your refrigerator to create a flavorful trail mix, which you can pack for a hike or after dog park snack Ingredients Pieces of meat (if seasoned, make sure to rinse off any flavoring) Potatoes Vegetables (no onions) Fruit (no grapes or raisins) Directions Cut ingredients into ½ inch …
Most dogs have 5 toes (including the dewclaws) on the front feet and 4 on the back feet. Some breeds like Great Pyrenees have double dewclaws on the back feet. Only one breed has 6 toes on all four feet … care to take a guess before scrolling down to find out?? The answer is …
Exercise prevents pets from becoming obese, and it also keeps them mentally stimulated, which can help prevent behavioral problems brought on by boredom. Different dog breeds have different exercise needsin terms of their energy levels.High-energy breeds, such as border collies, Labrador retrievers, Australian shepherds and Siberian huskies, all need a lot of exercise on a …
For more information on each point below, visit the AKC website HERE! Could your dog pass the Canine Good Citizen test?
The purpose of enrichment is to reduce stress in dogs and reinforce socialization practices. Providing a dog with enrichment allows the animal to have a sense of control over their environment, which can help to reduce and avoid stress. Social Enrichment One of the ways this can be done is by taking your dog on …
As winter settles in, Animal Humane Society urges pet owners to think twice when letting pets outside for extended periods of time. Temperatures below freezing along with wind chill can be dangerous, even deadly, for our domesticated pets. Keep your pets safe during the blistering cold winter months with these tips.
Have you ever wondered what the hardest part about being a dog walker is? It’s not keeping your energy up so you can walk for 5+ hours at a time, or trying not to pass away when it’s over 100 degrees out. It’s not even mastering the art of eating a salad while driving to …
I was taking my clothes out of the dryer when I heard a giant splash behind me. I turned around fast to catch a glimpse of water flying everywhere and the toilet seat slamming shut. I opened it only to be greeted by a scrambling kitten jumping out of the water as he bolted out of the …
Ever wanted to know what it was like to be a dog walker as your profession? Whenever I tell anyone what it is that I do for a living, the reactions I get are definitely more exciting than if I were to announce my profession as some sort of office job. “Wow that sounds amazing!”, …