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Homemade frozen dog treats that are perfect for the hot Summer months. Lots of clever Summer dog products and 101 dog tricks to teach your dog during the dog days of Summer. Fleas and ticks in the Summer months can be a problem — see our best tips and the safest ingredients to look for in flea & tick prevention products. What you need to know about dog sunburn, dog sunscreen, and dog sunglasses (or Doggles). If your dog goes swimming in the Summer months, then you’ll want to know these easy tips for keeping your dog’s ears dry and bacteria free! Plus what you need to know about dogs and life vests when boating… and dog beach tips. Getting a new car this Summer? Check out our favorite dog-friendly vehicles! (New and used cars from all model years.) Plus dog travel tips, motorcycle tips, and clever car accessories that make traveling with your dog easier. (For your dog’s safety, be sure to review the laws about leaving your dog in a hot car — and what you need to know about dogs falling out of car windows!) Rainy day tips for dog owners dealing with muddy paws and smelly dogs. And Summer holiday tips (like fireworks on the 4th of July).
The pre-made dog treat mixes from Cooper’s Treats save A LOT of time when you’re making homemade dog treats. You never have to plan ahead – just add water! Here’s my review of their DIY baked dog biscuits and DIY frozen pupsicles.
If you want to bake fresh & healthy treats for your dog, the Dog Biscuit Starter Kit from Cooper’s Treats is definitely your best option. It’s the fastest way that I’ve ever made fresh-baked treats for my dog. EVER. You just add water – that’s it!
Looking for easy frozen dog treats for summer? These dog Pupsicle Mixes are the perfect combination of freeze-dried meat (in powder form) for flavor AND ice for coolness. My dogs love them. And they’re SO easy to make! There is absolutely NO way you can fail when making these frozen dog treats! All you do is add water, pour into a silicone mold, and freeze.
Looking for ways to prevent dog boredom? Here are 9 easy ways to keep your dog busy. See how to entertain your dog at home, indoors, outside, and while you’re at work!
I’ve researched the cities (and states) which appear on 5 popular lists of dog friendly cities. There are 27 cities in 20 different states represented. I’m going to summarize the findings for you — to help you decide if you might want to move to one of these cities or travel there with your dog!
Here are my photos of dogs riding motorcycles… at fast speeds on highways! I never thought I’d see this in person… but I did. If you’re considering riding with your dog on the motorcycle, please also consider a dog motorcycle carrier of some sort, dog goggles, and a dog helmet. Or a motorcycle dog trailer — like my friend uses when motorcycling with her two large dogs! (See pictures here.)
Can dogs be traumatized by fireworks? YES! If your dog becomes traumatized after fireworks, read these helpful tips. A dog’s hearing is 10 times more sensitive than a human’s, so the fireworks are likely to cause your dog some anxiety, stress, and fear. Here are 11 things you can do in the hours leading up to the fireworks to keep your dog from stressing out. Plus, 7 things you should do during the fireworks if you notice your dog becoming overly stressed by the loud noises and bright lights.
How many of the following tricks can your dog do? Does your dog perform any cool tricks that aren’t on this list? I honestly can’t imagine many more dog tricks that could possibly have been left of this list! These are the best dog tricks… ever!
When I’m stuck at home and experiencing cabin fever for whatever reason AND my dogs are there with me, I find myself searching for ways to do these 2 things: save money and get organized! Specifically, I’m always on the hunt to find new ways to save money on stuff for the dog (dog treats, dog food, dog toys, dog beds, dog grooming items, etc). And I’m also looking for clever ways to re-organize all of the dog’s gear and supplies (like I way I organized all of the dog treats and dog food in our house). Today I’m going to share with you some fun ways to do BOTH of those things while spending good quality time with your dog at the same time!
How do you mentally stimulate a dog? Here are fun ways to challenge dogs and keep them from getting bored! Homemade brain games for dogs + DIY dog games and activities for backyard fun.
