Dog Parks, Daycares, and Playdates: What You Need to Know

Dog Parks, Daycares, and Playdates: What You Need to Know Socializing your dog doesn’t always mean structured training or walks through busy neighborhoods. Sometimes, it looks like a tail-wagging romp through a dog park or a friendly game of chase with another pup in...

Legal Rights and Limitations: What You Need to Know

Legal Rights and Limitations: What You Need to Know Not all support animals have the same legal rights — and knowing the difference can help prevent misunderstandings, protect your rights as an animal handler, and ensure that animals are treated appropriately in...

Travel Safely: Summer Road Trips with Your Dog

Travel Safely: Summer Road Trips with Your Dog Summer is road trip season — and for many dog owners, that means packing up your pup for the adventure, too. But hot weather and long car rides can create unique risks for dogs if you’re not prepared. In this post, you’ll...

Warning Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs

Warning Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs Many dog owners assume bad breath is just part of being a dog — but it’s actually one of the first warning signs of dental disease. Since dogs can’t tell us when something hurts, it’s up to us to recognize the red flags and get...

All Dog Foods Are Created Equal

All Dog Foods Are Created Equal Walk down any pet food aisle and you’ll be met with dozens of brightly colored bags and cans, all claiming to offer the best for your dog. Some boast “natural,” others promise “premium,” “holistic,” or “grain-free.” It can be...

Understanding Dog Play vs. Aggression

Understanding Dog Play vs. Aggression To the untrained eye, a dog play session can look a lot like a fight—teeth flashing, bodies slamming, growling echoing. But what might seem aggressive is often perfectly normal dog behavior. That said, not all roughhousing is...