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    Your Dog Should Eat Crickets… Yes, Crickets – But It’s Not What You Think

    When I first heard about the idea of making pet treats out of crickets, it caught my attention. I had visions of the smelly little creepy crawlers that my parents fished with when I was a girl. But then I remembered the attentiveness my childhood pets always showed to leftover crickets. They seemed to want those bugs, though I never considered actually offering them back then. But now that I am a pet expert, I am always thinking about natural … Read more

    5 Fun Games You Can Teach Your Dog To Play With You

    Let’s face it, while our dogs could probably go for walks and play fetch for hours (or even days) at a time, it gets a little boring to us human companions to do the same thing all the time. Spicing up your activity is good for you and your pooch, because new games certainly keep your pup thinking and tired. If you’re looking for some new games to play, we’ve got some great ones here for you! Remember, all of … Read more

    MUST WATCH: Fantastic Shelter Music Video Is Driving Pet Adoptions In Oakland,CA

    If you recall, we’ve posted a few videos of shelters workers making awesome videos to encourage people to adopt. There was that cute music video of Abba’s “Take A Chance On Me”, where shelter workers urge people to take a chance on shelter animals. And there was that video of the awesome dance that shelter workers do when one of their dogs get adopted! And now here’s another cute and very entertaining video for you to check out! Workers of … Read more

    Company Researches 2,200 Dog Food Formulas And Finds ONLY 119 To Be Satisfactory

    As recalls flourish and lawsuits against Purina and Blue Buffalo make headlines, Reviews.com decided to take matters into their own hands and find out which dog food formulas were most likely to be safe. To complete this massive undertaking, 10 people on their team dedicated full-time work to this project, which started on March 16. According to their research, they: Built a list of over 11,000 people with connections to the dog food industry and narrowed it down to the … Read more

    Ask A Vet: Is Trifexis Harmful For Dogs?

    Dog owners all face similar challenges. It is every pet lover’s nightmare to unknowingly give something to our pets that will harm them. We NEED to know if something is potentially dangerous or even outright toxic and we do not trust hearing safety studies directly from the manufacturer or anyone employed by the manufacturer. When the story about Trifexis (a monthly pill labeled to protect dogs from heartworms, intestinal parasites and fleas) broke about the product causing acute death in … Read more

    Dog That Was Stolen, Rescued, Rehomed And Rescued Again Finally Returns Home

    On March 28, the Humane Society of Marlboro County (HSMC) in partnership with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR) raided a cock fighting establishment in Wallace, South Carolina. They seized 122 birds (5 had to be euthanized on site) and a severely emaciated female pit bull with her 10 puppies. “The Sheriff’s department contact us because they needed our assistance in figuring out how to care for all those birds once they were seized,” Kenny Hinson, Vice President of the Humane Society … Read more

    15 Products We Love For Summer Hikes With Our Dogs

    Here in the Pacific Northwest we have some pretty amazing hiking, which means we do it frequently. As the seasons change, you may be thinking about gearing up for hiking or other summer adventures. Here are 15 products for you and your dog that are tested and approved to make your outings more enjoyable. #1 – H2O4K9 Portable Dog Water Bottle This portable dog water bottle is awesome because it fits in everything – bike bottle holders, backpack sleeves, etc. … Read more

    How To De-Skunk A Dog

    There just might not be anything worse than a dog that has had an encounter with a skunk. Those cute ‘lil critters are just soo interesting to a dog and then – BAM! Your life is ruined. There are a lot of home remedies and just as many packaged products that claim to get rid of that dreaded smell. But which really work? We asked a couple experts in the industry what their “tried and true” methods are for de-skunking your … Read more

    New Study Implies Dogs Won’t Remember A Hug. Dad Of World’s Smartest Dog Isn’t So Sure!

    A recent article on Krem.com stated that your dog may not remember the hug you just gave him, due to some research done by Stockholm University and Brooklyn College. According to the article “[the study found] that for dogs, events are forgotten after about two minutes—and that’s on the long end of the spectrum. The average memory duration for all animals studied is 27 seconds, with chimps’ memory as short as 20 seconds; that’s a length of time that rats … Read more

    Ask A Vet: Can My Dog Give Me Worms?

    Even the thought of worms inside your dog is pretty sickening, but with TV shows like Monsters Inside Me creating alarm, I get questions like “Can my dog give me worms?” a lot. If I go into the exam room with a new puppy and announce the results of my fecal exam to a mom and kids, for example, the mom’s eyes often widen as she glances at her children cuddling the puppy. When I was little, my mother did … Read more

    Woman Rescues Neglected Sick Puppy From Home And Radically Transforms His Life

    In 2012 Sandi Hathaway was driving with her then-roommate who wanted to stop by and see his cousin. Little did she know that detour would save a life. They arrived at a gutted house with no electricity. Like an episode of Horders, there was trash and animal feces everywhere. “We walked in and since there was no lighting, I saw a huddled mass in the corner,” Hathaway recalls. “He looked gray and black, but as I went to pet him, … Read more

    10 Ways to Cure Doggy Boredom During Bad Weather

    There is nothing worse than a bored dog stuck in a house while the rain pours or the snow plies up. Not only is it annoying, but your house can suffer if your dog relieves his boredom by destroying your house. Here are ten ways to cure that boredom without ruining your belongings. #1 – Earn a Trick Dog Title Do More With Your Dog! Is the only official sanctioning and organizing body for dog tricks. You can teach your … Read more

    FIRST Online Dog Training for KIDS

    It has always seemed odd to me how few kids are seen attending dog training classes. After all, I trained my first dog all by myself when I was 12 (he only did the important stuff, you know, like shake, speak, roll over, and sit). Still, I loved training my dog and it gave me responsibility; it taught me how to treat another creature with kindness. RELATED: Best Online Dog Training Courses Leah Hatley, CPDT-KA and Justine Schuurmans, CPDT-KA must … Read more

    How a Dog That Almost Died Started a Company

    We all want to help our economy, shop smarter, and keep our pets safe by knowing where the products we buy them are coming from. Barker Kitsen is a new website that helps dog owners find the best locally sourced and socially responsible pet products. Orgainized by city and showcasing top boutique brands made in the US and Canada, Barker Kitsen saves dog owners time and frustration when trying to buy local. How a Dog That Almost Died Started a … Read more

    What Makes a Dog Treat “Good”?

    With all the scares and recalls, it’s hard to know exactly what to give a dog for food, let alone a treat. Some may even wonder should they feed their dog’s treats, especially those sold at big box stores. We asked a veterinarian – Dr. Kathryn Primm, DVM , owner of Apple Brook Animal Hospital and her “Animal Stuff You Wonder About” blog – and a maker of organic dog treats – Veronica Glynn, owner of One Dog Organic Bakery – … Read more

    Make Your Own Safer Dog Treats With A Dehydrator

    Dehydrated Dog Treats

    I have never used a dehydrator for anything, but with all the scares and recalls on dog treats, I started to wonder if dehydrated dog treats were the way to go. But I had a couple of questions: how easy is it to use? Will it really save me money? When I got the Excalibur 5-tray Dehydrator, I was nervous. It looked big and complicated and I wondered if I could burn my house down with it. But as it … Read more

    URGENT: FDA Issues Warning Letter to Dog Food Manufacturer for “Significant Violations”

    The U.S Food and Drug Administration has issued a follow-up letter to Nestle Purina PetCare after their inspection of the company’s Low-acid Canned Food (LACF) manufacturing facility in Allentown, Penn., from Sept. 12-Oct. 1, 2014, revealed several “significant violations.” The letter states: The inspection revealed that your firm manufactures a variety of low-acid dog and cat foods. The inspection also revealed that your facility has significant deviations from the LACF regulations, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 108 and 113 (21 CFR … Read more

    Dog Park Etiquette Everyone Should Follow

    Dog parks can be a great place to take your dog. They can also be a nightmare if someone is there with an aggressive dog or is disrespectful. Ally Murdock is a professional dog trainer specializing in behavior modification. She gave us the rules every dog owner should follow at the dog park. #1 – Don’t Crowd the Entrance You and your dog should not stand at the entrance. Especially at vacuum style entrances (Two doors creating a small leashing area) don’t … Read more

    Is Feeding a Raw Diet To Your Dog More Risk Than Benefit?

    big push in dog food for the past decade has been to feed your dog raw. Many industry professionals believe it is the best way to feed your dog the nutrients he needs and avoid all the recalls and toxins being found in commercial dog food. However, there are studies out there saying that raw diets have risks too. In fact, a study published in September 2014 showed that 45% of Raw Pet Foods are contaminated with dangerous bacteria: Listeria, … Read more

    Help! My Dog Keeps Trying to Run Out The Front Door.

    Anyone who’s lived with a door darter knows this is a maddening issue. The owner tenses up as soon as they hear the doorbell, which the dog senses. Trying to hold an over eager dog, or block a dog’s escape while opening the door, requires an aptitude in contortion most people just don’t possess. Once the escape artist charges outside, the elation of freedom quickly turns into a game of “catch me if you can!” Readers– breathe a bit easier. … Read more

    Is This The Future of Dry Dog Food?

    With all the talk about recalls, toxins in pet food, dietary concerns, home-cooked versus BARF diets – it’s enough to make a dog owner wonder if they can ever feed their dog correctly. Many feel homemade (whether raw or cooked) is best, but what about those who just don’t have time? There is a new company in the dry kibble industry that is out to change the way we view feeding out dog commercially made dog food: Petbrosia. Started in … Read more

    Homemade Dog Food – Is It Really Best?

    Due to pet food recalls, increases in allergies among dogs, and the cost of commercial dog food rising, many dog owners are contemplating homemade dog food – whether raw or cooked – for their furry best friend. And many say it is healthier for your dog than traditional kibble and wet food (depending on the brand). But is it really best? Do dog owners know how to feed their dog’s correctly? Emily Lagasse is Founder and CEO of FedWell Pet … Read more

    How Long is a Dog’s Memory?

    A dog may retain the training she’s received all her life, she will also retain fears imprinted from puppyhood, but can’t seem to remember that chewing up an expensive piece of footwear is a huge no-no. A dog’s memory span may be broken up into short and long term memory. However, a human’s version of memory and a dog’s version of memory are two very different things. Just how long is a dog’s memory? Memory vs. Imprint Humans retain memories; … Read more

    Do Dogs Still Need the Rabies Vaccine?

    Many pet parents are wondering about vaccines and the risks they pose to our pets, including the rabies vaccine. After all, most of us go our entire lives without seeing a rabid animal, let alone a rabid dog. And those living in cities with almost no contact with wildlife really wonder if the required rabies shot is necessary – and some are going as far as dodging the vaccine. But is it a false sense of security? In 2018, the … Read more

    10 Handy Hand Signals for Deaf Dogs

    While training a deaf dog does have a different set of challenges than a hearing dog, it is certainly not impossible to do. A great way to start is by deciding on a set of hand signals you are going to use with your dog and make sure everyone that interacts with him knows those cues. Post them on your fridge so visitors (or forgetful spouses!) can find them easily. To help, here are 10 handy hand signals to use … Read more

    Watch Out for These 10 Red Flags with Your Dog’s Food

    Wondering if your dog’s food is safe? If the food you have qualifies for any of the following red flags, it probably isn’t! #1 – You buy it at The Grocery Store If your dog’s food can be purchased an isle away from laundry detergent or car oil, don’t buy it. Known in the industry as “grocery store brands,” these are low-quality foods made by giant mulit-product manufacturers that know little about dog nutrition. Also, watch dog foods sold at … Read more

    How To Train Your Dog with Treat Toys

    Most dog owners are familiar with treat dispensing toys, which have flooded the market since the popularity of the KONG®. While many owners use them simply as a way to keep their dog occupied, dog trainers have found them very useful in training – everything from house manners to agility. They are GREAT for dogs that do not have a high play drive. If your dog is food motivate but not interested in toys, these items can be a great … Read more

    How to Properly Store Your Dog’s Food

    We all take great care in how we store our own food—proper refrigeration, sealed containers, checking expiration dates, etc. But for most of us, our dog food sits where? Outside? In a an open bag? Did you even know dog food does in fact, have an expiration date? With all the worries about recalls and toxic foods, it’s more important than ever to take any precaution you can to ensure your dog’s pet food is safe. Here is what you … Read more

    7 Dog Food Companies Doing It Right

    With all the recalls and reports of dogs getting sick or even dying because of their dog food, it is natural to be nervous when choosing a dog food brand. To help you narrow down safe choices, here are a few dog food companies that are doing everything they can to ensure their food is safe for your loved ones. #1 – Evanger’s This is a FAMILY RUN dog food company with their own cannery located in Illinois. The U.S. … Read more

    How To Know If Your Dog’s Toys Are Safe

    Dogs need toys. It’s really that simple. Just look at your pup’s eyes when you pull out his favorite ball or stuffed teddy bear. Could you imagine not ever giving him any sort of gift? The days of simple tennis balls are over – there are just about as many dog toys are there are kid toys these days! There are aisles and aisles of different toys to choose from, and each dog has his or her own favorites (although … Read more

    Learn Through Play: Games for Dogs and Kids

    Summer is the perfect time to get your child more involved with the family dog. Whether it’s a new puppy, adult rescue, or a dog you have had for years, these games can teach both dogs and kids something new. And, they will cost you next to nothing to keep your child busy for at least an hour. Red Light- Green Light Remember this game? Not sure kids still play this, but the rules are simple enough AND it’s the … Read more