If you aren’t getting a quick response, you know it’s time to work on training again. After all, training isn’t something you ever really finish…it’s a constant part of your relationship with your dog. But it can be overwhelming, and frustrating, for both you and your dog when the training breaks down. So keep it simple with these four tips. Tip #1: Keep it fun…
Product Review: K9 Sport Sack Dog Backpack Carrier
Dog Backpack Carrier in Action My pug Zip is, as many of you know, over 17 years old now. He’s a pretty independent guy, a cowboy pretty much, but we both would prefer to do just about everything together. At his age, his range for walks is really limited. I’ve got a couple of great tote bag dog carriers that I love, but the weight…
What’s Hot in Dog Sweaters
Wool dog sweaters are perfect for days when it’s not quite hot enough for full-on winter gear. In dog sweaters, the paws-down customer favorite is the Chilly Dog Cowichan Squirrel Sweater. It’s beautifully designed in rich shades of cream, tan and chocolate wool, and the squirrels are of course pretty irresistible. Here on the coast of Maine & Massachusetts, nautical everything is always in fashion. Chilly Dog nailed…
Winter Dog Coats that are Really Hot Right Now
Ruffwear Powder Hound Small dogs don’t have enough mass to stay warm in New England winters. Bigger dogs are hardier, but they also generally stay outside for long periods of time, so their exposure to extreme temperature, precipitation of all kinds, and wind is higher. Plus, the bigger the dog, the more snow, water, mud, salt and sand that can get tracked into the house. That’s…
Finding Homes for All Shelter Dogs
Boston and Portland’s own Amy Sutherland has a new book out, and if you love dogs, please buy it and read it…you will be glad you did. In writing Rescuing ‘Penny Jane: One Shelter Volunteer, Countless Dogs, and the Quest to Find Them All Homes, Sutherland spent a year ‘doggedly’ researching homeless animal shelters across the US. And as a long time shelter volunteer in…
Wellness Recall March 18, 2017
Wellpet, maker of Wellness, has issued a limited recall due to possible elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. The recall is limited to one canned formula, Wellness 95% Beef Canned Dog Food. Any pet parents with this product in their pantry should check on the bottom of the can for the following ‘best by’ dates. If any cans with these dates are found, return them to your…
Grandma Lucy’s Affordable Freeze-dried Pet Food
Making Freeze-dried Pet Food Accessible Grandma Lucy’s makes accessibly-priced freeze-dried pet food. It costs about the same per day (about $3.50-$4.25 for an average 50lb dog) as our most popular kibble, Acana. So should you consider switching or adding it to your food rotation? Comparing kibble and freeze-dried foods is like comparing apples to oranges. But we can talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each in…
Raw Bones for Dental Care
The First Thing We Talk About When We Talk About Dental Care Love your pet? (We know you do!) The best way to express your fondness for your furry one is to love them from the inside out. So don’t worry too much about buying the latest heart-shaped squeaky or catnip toy (unless it will energize you to play more with your dog or cat)….