Do you want to take a vacation this summer, but can’t finalize plans because you don’t know what to do with your dog? If taking your dog with you is NOT an option, then there are many cool, pet-friendly accommodations to save you from your unrealized vacation plans! It might be really hard to leave your dog behind, but often they are on a doggy vacation as well when you leave them at one of the many cool pet accommodations that are available! The simplest, and perhaps the least expensive solution would be to ask a friend or neighbor
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Does your pup like to swim? Summer is in full swing, and it’s hot out! Many of our canine friends enjoy swimming, and as such, it is important to know how to keep them safe in the water. San Diego is extremely water friendly, offering close proximity to all sorts of bodies of water. Swimming is a great way to get that low impact exercise for your dog, regardless of their fitness level. The following are some important things to consider when letting your dog swim. Not all breeds of dogs are strong swimmers. Even if they are, you should
Read more →Most dogs don’t get enough mental stimulation to be satisfied or happy, and behavior problems are often a result. Dogs need just as much mental stimulation as they need physical stimulation, so simply taking them for a walk isn’t going to cut it! Your dog might be tired after the walk, but will end up bored with even more stamina in the long run to fuel that boredom. Always incorporate dog commands and games in your dogs workout – the mental stimulation will tire them and you can have fun teaching them new things. Teach them new tricks and practice
Read more →Take severe caution when walking your dog on the trails this summer! Make sure you always keep your dog on a tight leash, and try to avoid allowing them to sniff in tall grass and bushes. Rattlesnakes can be found on or near trails taking in the sun and won’t hesitate to attack if surprised by your furry friend. Rattlesnakes are cold-blooded creatures, so they can often be found in the open during the late spring to early fall period, so you will want to be safe during this time. It is not instinct for these snakes to be overtly
Read more →Dogs have highly sensitive hearing and can detect sounds high above human capabilities. Their ears are mobile due to 18 muscles that turn, lift, and tilt them to pinpoint where the sound is coming from. Because of their acute sense of hearing, dogs can hear sounds from four times the distance a human can. This holiday weekend, make sure your dog is in a secure environment, especially if you are leaving them at home. Because of their sensitive hearing, many dogs are afraid of fireworks. If you are out with your dog, make sure they are on a secure leash
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