Best Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains
When you bring your pet with you on vacation, it can make the logistics of travel easier. There are a number of dog-friendly hotel chains that allow you to bring your furry friend along with you when you travel.Most travel sites allow you to filter results by pet-friendly or you can use pet-specific website like Bring Fido to search for dog friendly accommodations. Contact a hotel directly before you go to confirm any rules or regulations for the individual hotel. Pet-friendly hotel chains Hilton Hotels are pet friendly across its 18...
Looking for a Dog Community? Check out a Facebook Group
I’m an admitted “lurker” in Facebook groups. I’m a member of hundreds of groups, nearly all dog or pet related. They pepper my feed as I scroll during my lunch break or as I’m relaxing in front of the TV at night. In many cases, they provide an escape from other, more stressful parts of my life. But in other cases, I see life-changing personal connections happening in real time, and life-saving commentary occur even though members are in different time zones, and sometimes different countries. As with all groups,...
Top 5 Popular Prescription Medications to Treat Anxiety in Dogs
If your dog quivers and paces during thunderstorms or becomes queasy on car rides to a perceived fearful place like the veterinary clinic, the remedy is not as simple as giving him an anti-anxiety medication. Recognize that a one-pill-cures-all-anxiety medication is not currently available for dogs. “Anxiety issues in dogs are complex, and it is not like, say, a person who may need to take insulin for diabetes,” says Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist who operates the Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in...
Is Dog Bootcamp for You and Your Dog?
Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your dog’s behavior? If so, you might be considering sending your dog away to a dog bootcamp program. These programs are frequently advertised as an easy-solution to training problems. Unfortunately, dog bootcamp programs aren’t all effective and some can easily lead to the mistreatment of dogs. What is dog bootcamp? Sometimes called a “board and train,” a dog bootcamp is a dog-training program where dogs are sent away from their homes and families to receive training from...
Dug Up at Dogster: January 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
The New Year, well, more specifically, the days leading up to the New Year is my favorite time. I’m not overly focused on setting concrete goals or making grand New Year’s resolutions that end up feeling unattainable by March. What I enjoy is the self-reflection about what I did during 2022 that was enjoyable or worthwhile and what I’d like to carry over or tweak in 2023. Last year, my rescue Emmy, pictured above partying hard in her 2023 glasses, injured her back. It forced our family to slow down, relax and give Emmy the...
Great High Fiber Dog Foods
While dogs have no physiological need for carbohydrates, they can benefit from having fiber in their diets. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate found in plants with both soluble and insoluble fiber matter. Is fiber healthy for dogs? Insoluble fiber passes through the body mostly unchanged and it helps bulk up the fecal matter to stimulate the body’s elimination process. The increased bulk also helps the anal glands function normally and reduces the risk of impaction. Dr. Gary Richter, Founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, says feeding higher...
Help For Dog Chewing Paws
Does your dog constantly lick and chew his paws? There are many reasons why dogs chew paws and all of them need to be addressed by you in order to give your dog some relief. Once you learn the reason, you can stop your dog from chewing on his paws. Reasons why my dog is chewing his paws Dr. Gary Richter, medical director of Holistic Veterinary Care in Berkeley, California, and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, gives the common reasons dogs chew paws: Dr. Richter says the first thing to do is to check and make sure your dog doesn’t have...
How to Teach Your Dog to Play Dead
Playing dead is a relatively easy trick to teach your dog. In fact, dogs of all ages and sizes can learn this trick. For “play dead”, a dog will learn to go into a down position and then flop onto her side with her head down on the ground after being given a cue. This gives the illusion that she has collapsed. Follow these steps to teach your dog how to play dead on cue: Supplies needed to teach your dog to play dead: Quiet place to train Small pieces of high-value treats Clicker if you are clicker training How to teach your dog...
The Best Dog Harness for Your Blind Dog
You want to ensure that your blind dog’s safe when roaming around. Of course, his sense of smell and hearing will help guide him in his adventures. And there are special harnesses that you can use to keep him out of harm’s way. You may have rescued a dog who was already blind. Or your pup has suddenly or slowly become blind. Whatever the circumstance, I’m sure that you want him to be safe and happy. How to care for a blind dog One way you can care for your blind dog is by getting him a harness specifically made for him....
Best Dog Insurance Plan and Pet Insurance Company for Your Pup
If you’re wondering how to find the best dog insurance, you’re not alone. Pet health insurance has been around for decades, yet many pet owners are still unclear about how it works, how much it costs and whether it’s worth buying. Read on for all the details. What is pet insurance? Pet insurance pays you for a portion of covered medical bills should your dog ever become injured or sick. Pet insurance works differently than human medical insurance in that: You can see any veterinarian you choose — no need to find...
