National K-9 Veteran’s Day is held every year on March 13th to commemorate and honor America’s military war dogs veterans. This day was chosen because, on March 13, 1942, the army began training dogs for a new War Dog Program, also known as the K-9 Corps. This was the first time dogs were officially a … Read More »
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What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Coronavirus
You have probably heard about an outbreak of a human pneumonia-like illness rapidly spreading across China and other countries. However, the current outbreak of human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (also called COVID-19) is NOT the same disease as canine coronovirus (CCoV). What Should I Do To Protect my Pets If Someone in My Household Contracts Coronavirus COVID-19? … Read More »
How Long Can You Leave Your Dog Alone?
When you’re a dog parent, you’re always aware of the need to get home to your fur baby when he or she is home alone. Dogs are social beings and need to feel a sense of belonging to their family or pack, but that doesn’t mean leaving them home alone is bad or dangerous. However, … Read More »
How Cold is Too Cold for Your Dog?
It’s wintertime here in Colorado, which means cold, wet and snowy weather conditions. We all know the importance of making sure your dog gets enough exercise. But is it too cold for your dog to play outside when there is a drop in the temperature? Dogs get cold just like people. If they don’t have … Read More »
How to Choose the Best Insurance for Your Dog
Dogs are important family members and, like humans, deserve the best medical care. Thanks to developments in veterinarian care and quality nutritional products, dogs are enjoying a longer lifespan than ever before. As a responsible dog parent, it’s important you are prepared for medical costs for your dog. One way to do this is through a … Read More »
5 Easy Steps to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
February is National Pet Dental Health month, a good time to highlight how important oral health is to the overall health, happiness and well being of your dog. It is estimated that only 2 percent of dog parents brush their teeth daily despite recommendations by veterinarians to do so. Why is Canine Dental Health So … Read More »
Winter Camping with Your Dog
Camping in cold weather can be an exciting, invigorating experience, as long as you take the right precautions. While some dogs do better warmth-wise in the winter than they do in summer, they still need to be kept warm like humans. Is Winter Camping Right for Your Dog? Winter camping isn’t for everyone, and that … Read More »
9 Tips for Getting Your Dog to Stop Barking
Most dogs bark. Barking is a natural reaction for canines. We want our dogs to bark at intruders or to let us know something is wrong. But excessive barking can become annoying and problematic. Too often, dog owners react by yelling, which rewards this bad habit (we’ll get to this a little later). Many people … Read More »
