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Do you struggle to leave your dog home alone without coming back to some sort of mess in the house? Barking, howling, chewing up furniture, and even trying to escape the house are all common occurrences for many pet parents when their dog is left alone. While your first instinct may be to take your dog to behavior classes, your furry friend may actually be acting out because they’re experiencing separation anxiety. After spending the past year cooped up indoors with your pup, they’re bound to experience separation anxiety now that you’re leaving the house again. Escape attempts and disruptive...

Just like we need exercise to stay healthy, so does your dog. However, not all dogs are created equal — not all dogs need to engage in the same type or amount of physical activity. There are many factors that help determine what your dog needs, like breed, age, size, body type, and overall health. At each stage of your dog’s life, your dog will have different requirements for energy, stimulation, and stamina. It is important to keep their limitations in mind. If you’re a new pet parent or are unsure of exercise requirements for your dog, we’re here to...

Our furry friends are often referred to as “human’s best friend,” and it is easy to understand why. Pets are loyal, caring, and offer unconditional love. What more could you ask for in a best friend? June 8th is Best Friends Day — a day to show your special someone that you call a best friend how much you appreciate them and how important they are to you.  If your dog could talk, they would probably let you know all the time how much you mean to them, so do a little something special for your furry friend to let...

Whether you’re lounging at home or on-the-go, being prepared for the unexpected is never a bad idea. This is especially true when it comes to your pet. Dogs are incredible creatures, but their needs can often be unpredictable. Here are the top 6 things you should have in your pet preparedness kit. Pet Carrier A pet carrier is probably one of the most overlooked items for a preparedness kit. When you’re in an emergency situation, making sure your pup is secure and in your presence is essential. This may be an easier find for smaller dogs, but even a large,...

My grandmother would always swear to me that her dog Cooper could understand every word she said. Cooper could tell when my grandmother was upset, happy, or frustrated and would “respond” appropriately when my grandmother talked to him. We’ve often wondered whether animals could understand us, but I feel like dogs have been a particular subject of wonder. Since we hold them in high regard as companions, it makes sense to have the desire for them to understand us the way a human companion would.  So, do dogs understand us? Yes, but not in the way you think.  There are...