Author’s Bio: Rachel H. lives with her husband in Seattle. She’s an animal LOVER, a passionate advocate, and an avid volunteer at various area animal shelters. As a blogger, Rachel loves writing and even started a blog about pets. She has three furry babies and tries to learn as much as she can about dogs, especially.
Tips for the First 30 Days of Dog Adoption
Bringing home a new pet is perhaps one of the most exciting decisions you could make that will change your and your family’s life forever. However, whether you are adopting a puppy or bringing home an adult dog, you will have plenty of things to do to make sure the first month with your new family member goes smoothly and …
Six Ways to Stage Your Home as a Pet Owner
Staging is arguably one of the best things you can do for an open house. Real estate agents across the country recommend doing so. It can, however, become troublesome if you have a pet. From the wear and tear they cause to potential buyers disliking animals, they can pose issues when trying to sell your home. Here are some precautions …
Top Tips to Keeping Your Dog Fit and Healthy
Our dogs are our fur babies, cuddle companions, and best friends. We shower them with treats, buy them every toy their heart’s desire, and provide the ultimate in sleeping accessories. As we spoil and love them, however, it is also our responsibility to keep them fit and healthy. As obesity rises among humans it’s also becoming a problem for our …
3 Simple Ways To Get Your Dog To Sleep In On Weekends
All dog owners at some point learn that true morning peace and quiet is as rare as hen’s teeth. Few of us are able to get used to our canine pals robbing us of those precious sleep-in moments when desperately needed. Luckily, dogs are quite often creatures of habit. They get accustomed to a routine that we set, which means …
How To Groom An Aggressive Dog
If only I was given a dollar for each time someone complained to me about how aggressive their dogs were, I would have been a millionaire by now! There are quite a number of dog owners who are stressed out when they have to think about grooming their dogs; chiefly because of how aggressive the dog is, especially when he/she …
How to keep your dog away from the hazards at home
If we have a tendency to could, we’d all be stay-at-home dog folks. sadly, this isn’t the truth for many of us, as we all need to pay the bills, which means leaving our precious pooches at home while we head to work. Now, you may have a friend or loved one who can check up on your pet. Or, …
How to Harness Train Your Dog
A harness is a good tool for walking a dog and it could be better to use when compared to standard collars. It can take time for a dog to get used to using a harness but it will be worth it in the long run. Why Use a Harness A harness is able to distribute weight across the dog’s …
Raising Your First Pet While Living Green
Bringing home your first pet is a very exciting time in your life, but you want to make sure you choose the right animal to become part of your family. You also want to make sure that your home remains environmentally friendly. Selecting the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle There are a few things you’ll need to consider in order …
Depression on dogs and what to do
Did you know that many people don’t realize, that dogs also suffer from mental health issues too. Physical injuries are easier to heal and notice but, the latter is the one we need to take into consideration. While many dog owners don’t give their dogs daily walks or let their dogs be alone in the house for many hours…veterinarians say …
3 Ways to Be a Great Pet Owner on a Budget
To welcome a pet into your life is to welcome a companionship filled with love, joy, and adventure. However, it also means adding a fair amount of responsibility to your life. While caring for your pet takes time, effort, and money, the bond that eventually forms makes it all worthwhile. What’s more, there are ways to keep your pet healthy …
Did you do enough Research before adopting your dog?
So, how much research did you really do before deciding on which breed of dog to bring home? For some, it just may have not have been enough. For some owners, not researching the costs involved with being a dog owner came back to bite them (pun intended). So, 14% of owners discovered that they had five or more visits …