Tag: new pet parent pointers
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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!…
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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…
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How to Stop a Cat from Counter-Hopping
So. You prepare your cat’s food on the counter. You might even feed them on the counter if you have a particularly hungry dog (or a curious baby, nom nom). No harm, no foul, right? Right… Until you’ve got a cat that tears through your bread bag when you’re putting away veggies. Or knocks over…
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5 Cat Toy Must-Haves That Cost $30 or Less
Treat your cat with wallet-friendly toys… they won’t know the difference, we promise. Tunnels Cats must indulge in their natural instincts—they love running, climbing, clawing, hiding, pouncing… anything they can do to practice their hunting skills. That’s a cat’s version of fun. And, hey, it’s pretty fun to watch them do it, too. Tunnels offer…
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Why Does My Cat Bodyslam My Door?
Attention, boredom, food, the bathroom—cats can meow at you all they like, but you aren’t fluent in mews. So, what else can they do? Make more noise in an attempt to communicate. Your cat likely body slams your doors for that exact reason. Here are some examples of what they might be trying to say:…
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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…
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New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Dog Edition
New Year, new you! In 2022, there was a lot to learn about owning dogs, from feeding to training. We’ve all grown a lot. Great job! Below, I compile the big points a new pet parent should know before and after bringing a dog into their home in 2023. Dogs are way more permanent than…
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