Mental Enrichment for Dogs

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Dog Blog – August 26, 2020 Mental Enrichment for Dogs Some of our dogs can comfortably run 25-35 miles per week. This often means that in our apartments, townhomes, and small houses without yards, even with daily walks our dogs may have a lot of pent up energy that you may not know how to […]

Tips for Managing Your Pet During Quarantine

Dogs in Quarantine

Dog Blog – May 11, 2020 Tips for Managing Your Pet During Quarantine From the way we live and work, to the way we educate our children, the COVID-19 outbreak has changed our lives forever. No one has been immune to the outbreak’s effects, not even our pets. Overnight, our dogs and cats have been […]

Why Naps are Important for Puppies

Sleeping puppy

Dog Blog – March 24, 2020 Why Naps are Important for Puppies Congratulations! You are the proud parent of an adorable puppy! You are so excited about this little bundle of fluff; you bought all the best treats and toys for your new best friend and are ready to try them all out. Your puppy […]

5 Tips to Help Your Adopted Dog Adapt to Their New Home

Australian Shepherd

Dog Blog – February 28, 2020 5 Tips to Help Your Adopted Dog Adapt to Their New Home Pet adoption is a rewarding experience, but it isn’t always an easy one. As with every significant change, there is an adjustment period. You need to be fully prepared for some of the problems you may be […]

How To Pick Your Perfect Puppy From The Litter

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Dog Blog – February 20, 2020 How To Pick Your Perfect Puppy From The Litter After much thought, you’ve decided that it’s time to add a new puppy to your family. You’ve selected an appropriate type, sought out a reputable breeder, and now that you’re confronted with a mass of wriggling cuteness, you need to […]

Three Common Misconceptions About Pet Care

Group of dogs in the woods

There are so many prevalent myths about properly caring for your dog (or cat), that it can be hard to differentiate between fact and fiction. This article will take a deep dive into some of the more common pet care myths.

6 Handy Hints to Socialize Your Puppy

Socializing Puppies

Dog Blog – January 24, 2020 6 Handy Hints to Socialize Your Puppy For a puppy, every sight and sound is a brand new adventure, and every fellow dog is a potential new friend. To make sure your furry friend is ready for the big wide world, here are six handy hints to help you […]

5 Simple Tips to Speed Up House Training Your Puppy

Dog Blog – January 15, 2020 5 Simple Tips to House Training a Puppy One of the first and most important tasks to tackle as a new puppy owner is house training. This typically takes between four and six months, but in some circumstances can take up to a year. A little knowledge and a […]

A Puppy Mill PSA: Here are 4 Ways to Spot Bad Breeders

Dog Blog – January 20, 2020 A Puppy Mill PSA – Here are 4 Ways to Spot Bad Breeders You’ve got your heart set on a puppy and are looking around for a place to get one. You may have heard about puppy mills, and that you should avoid them, but perhaps you don’t really […]

5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Healthy in The Winter

German Shepherds in the snow

‎Whether you are lucky enough to have mild winters, or if, like us here in Pittsburgh, you are dealing with snow, ice and below-freezing temperatures, your four-legged friend can be just as affected by winter conditions as you are.