Tag: dog pointers

  • 3 Best Trail Harnesses for Small Dogs

    3 Best Trail Harnesses for Small Dogs

    I love a good hike. I love my dog. Combine the two and I could climb mountains… Literally. Hiking isn’t just good for you. Taking your dog out on the trail provides them with a beautiful source of enrichment. You may have heard the numbers on sniffing—twenty minutes of sniffing equates to an hour’s walk!…

  • How to Pick The Perfect Dog Harness

    How to Pick The Perfect Dog Harness

    There are more types of harnesses than I can count on one hand—and more brands than I could count on two hands. How do you pick the perfect one for your perfect pup? Trial and error can get costly… But I can help you narrow down types of perfect harnesses for your dog.

  • Everything New Dog Parents Need to Know: Dog Hygiene

    Everything New Dog Parents Need to Know: Dog Hygiene

    Fur Maintenance | Dogs Require Regular Brushing || Your dog’s fur routine depends on its coat. Double-coated dogs require more frequent care—long coats should be brushed daily to avoid matting. Short fur is more forgiving and can be brushed at least once a week. When brushing long-haired dogs, take care to get down to their…

  • New Pet Parent Checklist 2023 Dog Edition

    New Pet Parent Checklist 2023 Dog Edition

    Congrats on your new furry best friend! We’re so excited for you! Are you nervous? Worried you’ll forget something? Don’t stress yourself out—this new pet parent checklist for dogs has all the essentials, so you can focus on lovin’ your pup more and running to the store less. Let’s get you prepared! (Skip to the…

  • Why Does My Dog Have a Blue Mark on Their Lower Belly?

    Why Does My Dog Have a Blue Mark on Their Lower Belly?

    Any strays, or previously owned dogs, tend to have a small tattoo on their stomach to show they’ve been neutered or spayed. This is done primarily to confirm with certainty that there aren’t any reproductive organs to remove. It serves a purpose: vets can visually confirm at a surface level instead of costly scans or…

  • Can You Kennel Your Dog Overnight?

    Can You Kennel Your Dog Overnight?

    Short and sweet of it: yes! Dogs are denning animals as much as they are social animals—sleeping in what they deem a safe place is not cruel. In fact, with the right set-up, a dog may prefer their crate over your bed! Why Crate Train Your Dog? There are several reasons why you should crate-train…