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Fun Winter Activities With Your Dog: Skijoring & Sledding
Here are a couple of fun ways that you and your dog can combat cabin fever together -- from recreational sled dog events to professional sled dog racing and skijoring where your dog pulls you through the snow on skis.
With The Gentle Leader Head Collar, Your Dog Follows (Rather Than Leads) On Walks
The Gentle Leader head collar definitely transformed how both of our dogs walk on a leash with us. This was clear from the very first day we used it! Here's how it went for us...
Are Cigarette Butts Poisonous To Dogs?
While our human bodies over time can build up a tolerance to nicotine, dogs don't have that ability. Even if a dog eats as few as one or two cigarette butts, it can kill them. I've heard some people claim that cigarette butts are not harmful to dogs, but I've seen nicotine poisoning of a dog firsthand -- and it's not pretty!
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Storms Including Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Evacuations
Whenever we're preparing for a really bad storm, I make a point to gather the dog's necessities, in addition to our own. Even if you're not officially evacuating, you never know when you when you might need to seek shelter somewhere else at the last minute. Or, you may even have to stay in a public shelter temporarily if the storm wreaks havoc on your entire neighborhood. Here's what to pack for your dog.
Good News: Auto Insurance Covers Pets Injured In Car Accidents!
Dogs and cats are now covered by most car insurance companies -- at no extra cost to you, the pet owner -- should they be injured in an auto accident! Well... almost.
Before Installing An Invisible Dog Fence, Consider These Reasons NOT To Get Electric Dog Fences
While invisible fences solve many problems for dog owners, there is a question as to whether or not electric fences are right for dogs. Before you buy an invisible dog fence, consider these downsides to invisible fences.
Should Driving With A Dog On Your Lap Or Unrestrained In Your Car Be Against The Law?
If you drive with your dog unrestrained in your car (which means the dog has the freedom to roam from your lap... to the back seat... front seat... and from window to window) and you live in California, then you may be breaking the law soon. I have to say, as much as I have been guilty of doing this in the past, I think driving with lapdogs should be outlawed... and in all states. Here's the scoop about the new lapdog law regarding drivers with unrestrained dogs in the vehicle...
How To Find A Pet Sitter... Quick!
There are a handful of great websites devoted solely to pet sitting and overnight boarding for dogs. Through some of them, you can also find specific services like house sitting, walking your dog, grooming, dog training, and more. Here's the scoop...
