June 2019 – Train That Pooch

Tips for Safely Road-Tripping With Your Dog this Summer

Summer vacations are some of the best parts about summer. It’s a time when you can get away, relax, and plan some adventures. Not only is a getaway great for you and the family, it can also be really beneficial for your dog as well. New experiences, smells, and introductions can offer enrichment and socialization that […]

Is Vape Smoke Bad for Your Dog?

Most of the time, what you put into your body won’t hurt your pet. However, if you’re a dog owner who enjoys vaping, you might want to think twice before you do it around your dog. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, there has been an increase in calls for concerns of nicotine poisoning after […]

Why Do Dogs Like Us So Much? [An Inside Look]

What is it about people and dogs? There’s no other animal we’ve integrated with so well on such a large scale. Not even cats. We live with cats, but cats just tolerate us. For cats, people are usually just a source of food and a scratch. Dogs, on the other hand, light up when we walk […]

5 Tips to Easily Understand What Your Dog is Saying

As pet owners and dog lovers, we communicate with our canine companions all the time. But have you ever noticed how one-sided much of that communication tends to be? We chat to our dogs about our day, our feelings, our plans for the weekend, and tell them what good dogs they are. But have you […]

How dogs help the homeless live a better life

How Dogs Help People Experiencing Homelessness

As you walk down the street, you may ignore the people without homes sitting against the buildings. When one of them has a dog, though, you likely take notice; you may even offer them some food or money. It’s common for people to wonder how they can care for a pet when they can’t care […]

Tips to keep your dog from getting overheated

How to Keep Your Dog from Getting Overheated

Have you ever noticed your dog panting and wondered what it’s all about? Well you see, dogs pant because they don’t really have sweat glands. Panting allows them to release a little bit of excess body heat. However, that cute little pant may not be enough to completely cool your pup down. Therefore, it’s always a […]