Safety

Practical guides to keep your dog safe — at home, in the car, on walks, and everywhere in between.

How To Secure A Dog Crate In A Car (Things To Do Before A Ride With Fido)

Quick Summary No matter how much my dogs enjoy car trips, safety is not optional when I use a dog crate for my four-legged friends. Safety precautions are something that I observe when my dogs are in

Mar 14, 2022

How To Keep A Dog From Jumping Fence (7 Ways To Stop The Bad Habit)

Quick Summary Installing PVC pipes or coyote rollers is one of the most common ways on how to keep a dog from jumping fence. However, these are just temporary solutions. I strongly advise dog owners t

Feb 3, 2022

5 DIY Dog Fence Ideas (Cheap And Easy To Install)

Quick Summary DIY dog fence projects can be as complicated as installing posts reinforced by concrete bases for the main framework and then adding chicken wire, or as simple as putting up a chain link

Jan 10, 2022

FDA Warns About Dog Bone Treats

Quick Summary No bones about it – I'm not one to give my dogs actual bone to chew, whether it's cooked or raw. Thus, I am pleased to share that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a c

May 18, 2018

How to Stop Your Dog From Choking (Quick! Learn These Steps)

Quick Summary: It’s your worst nightmare: You toss Fido a treat, which he gulps down whole and starts gagging. You pat his back, but he continues to choke. What do you do? If you don't know how to hel

May 17, 2018

Top Dog Obedience Training Tips & Tricks No One Told You About!

Training your puppy to do what you ask is easy when you know how to do it, so here are some tips for top dog obedience training. Instant feedback works best, so praise and reward your puppy as soon as

Nov 30, 2017

4 Tips for Smarter Travel With Your Dog

Quick Summary I find it hard to plan a trip, especially when I want to include my furry friend. However, my experience has shown me that if you understand these tips for traveling with dogs, traveling

Nov 5, 2017

Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs

Time to dress up your dog in his best vampire, werewolf or zombie outfit ’cause it’s Howloween! Just in time for this frightful holiday, We share Halloween safety tips for dogs, events, and some thril

Nov 2, 2017

The Ultimate Guide To Keeping Children Safe From Dog Bites

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 4 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs every year. The majority are children, who are at least three times more likely than

Nov 1, 2017

Easy Ways to Keep Dogs Warm In Winter

Whether you reside in sunny California or snowy Alaska, taking the proper precautions can prevent illness or injury to your dog due to cold weather. Do you know how to keep dogs warm in winter weather

Oct 18, 2017

Dog Safety Tips for Elevators, Escalators, and Revolving Doors

Quick Summary If you often bring your dog when you travel or run errands, you'll encounter elevators, escalators, and revolving doors. These fixtures can pose safety hazards for your four-legged frien

Apr 26, 2017

4 Tips For A Safe And Comfortable Flight With Your Dog

Quick Summary Flying with a dog can be pretty anxiety-inducing, as I've experienced firsthand. The process of arranging reservations and gathering all the necessary documents can be nerve-wracking, no

Apr 26, 2017

Road Trip With A Dog: Travel Risks & Safety

Quick Summary Are you getting ready to take your dog on a car trip? Whether I'm going on a cross-country trip with my dog, or simply taking him along with me to run errands, I always consider the risk

Apr 26, 2017