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Microchipping a dog offers many advantages for locating the dog, and tracking health records.

5 Reasons to Microchip Your Dog

Microchipping your dog is a quick, easy, and inexpensive process and it is one-hundred percent worth it.
A dog walking bet can be a convenient alternative to holding a leash with your hand.

Dog Walking Belt Review: Hands Free Dog Walking

Hands-free dog walking belts are worn around the waist to provide a place to attach a dog’s leash so it doesn’t have to be hand-held. Some of these dog walking belts are as simple as a nylon strap with a single buckle fastener, one piece of adjustment hardware, and a lone D-ring where the wearer can use a carabineer or clip to attach the dog’s leash. Others offer padding, pockets, and multiple attachment points for dog leashes, and accessories
A medium sized brown dog with a puzzle throw in his mouth facing away from the camera.

The Best Dog Puzzle Toys

It may take some trial and error to find puzzles that will occupy your dog without discouraging him. Fortunately, there are a wide ranging variety, and they are inexpensive.
German pinscher running on special animal treadmill in dog fitness club

Dog Treadmill Choices

Working out on a dog treadmill can be a great excercise option during inclement weather, or the winter months when long walks aren't an option.
A dog owner next to their dog wearing a treat pouch.

Five Best Dog Training Treat Pouches

The most common reward is giving your dog a tasty treat. Unfortunately, holding treats in your hand or your pocket can lead to a sticky, crumbly mess. The best solution is a dog-training pouch.
Red-tailed Hawk searching for prey

Will a Hawk Attack a Dog?

“Considering how prevalent hawks are across North America, hawk attacks on our pets are not common, and most of the claims we hear about are unsubstantiated, with only a few verified reports each year,” behavioral expert Hillary Hankey states.
Puppy at home urinating on a carpet.

Best Carpet Shampooers and Upholstery Cleaners for Pets

Carpet cleaners or rug shampooers combine suction power with cleaning sprays, rotating brushes, and rinse water to remove stains, odors, and stubborn grime.

A Look at Heated Dog Houses

No dog should be left outdoors in freezing weather. An insulated and/or heated dog house can keep your dog comfortable if your dog does spend a significant amount of time outside on winter days.
balance harness

The Best Dog-Walking Gear

Here are our top picks for basic dog-training and dog-walking equipment that every dog owner should have, including collars, harnesses, leashes, long lines, clickers, and treat bags.
Dog lying on floor wearing pet cone

Dog Cone Alternatives For Post Op

Options for replacing Elizabethan collars include simple DIY versions and a few comfortable commercial devices.
dog in plastic crate

What Is a Safe Dog Crate?

The best safe and durable dog crate is the one that fits your dog and is able to withstand any escape attempts.
dogs wearing shoes running outside

Are You Considering Buying a Pair of Dog Shoes?

If your dog is uncomfortable where you walk, whether by season or terrain, dog shoes are a solid consideration.

Latest Blog

Informing? Or Selling?

A couple of days ago, I received a text from a dog-training client, wondering about a video she had just watched—and which she linked in the text. “Is meat meal bad for dogs?” she asked. She followed that message with, “I get that she’s selling her own pet food, but is it (meat meal) that bad?”