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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).
It’s important to keep your dog’s health and safety high in the forefront, so summertime will be a fun time, rather than a tragic time for your dog. Following are some things to watch out for this summer, in order to make sure that your dog is around to enjoy many long hot summers for years to come.
Pooch Smoothies are ice cube sized popsicle treats for your dog — minus the stick. You might also call them Yogurt Cups for Pups… or Puppy Popsicles. The best part: They’re made with all the same ingredients you would use to make a Fruit Smoothie for yourself! Here’s how to make them.
Lately, I’ve been seeing so many people riding around with their dogs in the car. Some have the windows completely down. Others have the windows partially rolled up, hoping to keep their dog from jumping out. I’m here to tell you: A dog can fall out of a window that is half-way or even most of the way rolled up!
Does a dog have to wear a lifevest when on board a boat? Everyone knows that people have to wear lifejackets on boats, but do dogs? Here’s what you need to know about dogs and life vests.
I just love this picture of Leo being carefree and FUN on the beach – and in the company of his dogs!
I’ve often wondered what we should do, on those rare occasions when your dog actually catches — but doesn’t kill — some form of wildlife. In our case recently, it was a couple of baby bunny rabbits. Here’s what I learned… and what we did.
Here are some interesting one-on-one confrontations that have occurred between our dogs and wild animals, and what you should do if your dog has a run in with wildlife.
Use this dog beach guide to find the best dog beaches all across the U.S. If you’ll be traveling with your dog, one of these dog-friendly beaches might be near your destination!
Wondering what the differences are among all the different flea and tick preventatives on the market? I have firsthand experience using 3 of them — Frontline Plus, K9 Advantix and Advantage — and I review each of them here…
Do you know which dog parks rank as the best dog parks in the United States? Here are the Top 10 dog parks in America for each of the previous years. Plus, tips before you take your dog to the dog park for the first time.
