Your dog is your best friend and part of your family, so it is important to keep their mind and body as healthy as possible. From small Chihuahuas to Great Danes, our pups need consistent exercise to keep them in tip top shape. A quick way to determine how much exercise your dog needs is […]
Read MoreBringing Your New Puppy Home: The Basics
Bringing a new puppy home is sure to be one of the most exciting and most memorable days in your and your puppy’s relationship. However, there are some very important steps you need to take on this first day to get this relationship off on the right foot. Training begins the moment you bring the […]
Read MoreFun Ways to Exercise Your Dog Indoors
For some Austinites and their furry friends, the Texas heat becomes too much to handle in the summer, but exercising your pet is still an important daily task! Fortunately, there are a few clever ways to have fun without necessarily being in the hot sun. Use the Stairs For those of you in apartment complexes […]
Read MoreLeash Etiquette Training Tips
In a dog friendly city like Austin, Texas, we want to be able to bring our pets into public confident that they will behave appropriately. This is why etiquette training on the leash is such an important skill for a puppy or adult dog to have. The command “heal” is one of the five basic […]
Read MoreDogs Have Toddler-Like Emotional Complexity
If you’re like most dog owners, you likely wonder about the emotional depth of your furry friend. Does he or she experience joy and distress, or are we trying to hard to humanize our canine companions? Thankfully, science is finally coming up with a clear answer. According to Psychology Today, dogs have the emotional complexity […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of In-Home Pet Sitting
One significant difficulty you may face as a pet owner is figuring out what to do with your pets when you have to go out of town. While there are numerous boarding services available, this is not a great option for every dog. Many dogs become nervous when placed in an unfamiliar environment, experiencing everything […]
Read MoreDog Socialization Part II: Socializing Your Adult Dog
The best time to socialize any dog is when it’s a puppy and still receptive to new people and things. However, that’s not always possible, especially if you adopt / rescue your dog as an adult. Bringing an adult dog home can be a stressful experience if you aren’t sure what degree of socialization they […]
Read MoreDog Socialization Part 1: Socializing Your Puppy
Dogs are extremely social creatures, but that doesn’t mean that owners can assume that their dog will be comfortable around other people, animals, and even objects, without any additional assistance. The reality is that properly socializing a dog is an extremely important undertaking that all pet owners need to take seriously. While there are definitely […]
Read MoreGrooming Your Pup
Regularly grooming your dog can have incredible benefits, both for you and your pet. Unfortunately, grooming your pup is rarely as easy of a task as you’d hope. However, whether you groom your dog yourself or you have a professional take care of this task, there are a handful of specific grooming habits you need […]
Read MoreKeeping Your Dog Mentally Fit
Most dog owners understand how important it is for their dog to receive regular physical exercise, but for many dog breeds, regular mental exercise and stimulation is just as important. Especially for working breeds and highly intelligent dogs, a good mental workout is essential to the dog’s overall happiness and well being. In fact, a […]
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