Photo by Roberto Nickson Wouldn’t it be nice if our pups could brush their own teeth? Lazy dog owners unite: we just learned that cleaning their pearly whites can be as simple as letting them lap up some fresh H2O. Enter TEEF!, a water additive made from natural, plant-derived ingredients that turns your pup’s water […]
We’re beyond paw-roud to offer this article in partnership with Animal Humane Society. Not only do they have an outstanding adoption program, but we’ve been blown away as we’ve learned about the loads of additional services they offer in this community. Time for a tip of the hat and a wag of the tail: it’s […]
Should you wake your dog when he’s dreaming away? As I write, my senior Doberman/Lab mix, Tula, sleeps peacefully on the couch, her head on the arm rest. Although I’ve never heard Tulaboops snore, her paws start to quiver and twitch, like she’s running. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, she’ll softly bark. And I wonder, is […]
We love our dog trainers. After all, how else could we bring the woofs to all the dog-friendly places? But they’ve got a ruff gig. So we asked them: If you as a dog trainer could anonymously put one uncensored piece of advice out into the universe to make your life easier, what would it […]
Even though they may act as our second shadows, ’tis a fact that dogs go missing all the time. And you don’t have to have a “runner,” either. Dogs can be startled by noises (fireworks, thunder, construction, etc.) and flee in a panic, or catch the scent of a squirrel or rabbit and lunge when […]
Photo: @thatgoldendog For us bipeds, Halloween can be tons of fun. But the holiday’s signature creepy costumes, tempting treats, and delightful decorations can be downright terrifying for your pup. That’s why we’ve pulled together our top tips for keeping your furry friend happy, safe, and stress-free on the scariest of nights (trust us, Fido will […]
Editor’s note: We’re beyond paw-roud to offer this post as part of our partnership with Animal Humane Society (AHS). You may know ’em for their outstanding adoption offerings, but we’ve been blown away as we’ve learned about the additional services they offer to our community. You love to take your four-legged BFF with you wherever […]
As much as we don’t want anyone to lose his or her dog, sometimes it happens. Despite our best intentions and our years of dog-owning experience, sometimes our dogs get loose, especially around holidays like the 4th of July (thank you, fireworks) and Halloween (frequent opening and closing of doors, scary masks, constant doorbell ringing, […]
Our thoughts were provoked by a recent Animal Sheltering headline: “Adopt, Don’t Shop! But only if you’re perfect. Otherwise, don’t even bother trying.” Inga Fricke, Director of Sheltering Initiatives and Outreach at The Humane Society of the United States, points out that rescue/shelter adoption application requirements have become increasingly stringent. This well-intentioned practice may be leading to good (if imperfect) adopters […]
Where’d everybody go? Photo: Matthew Henry via Unsplash Back-to-school time is here for hoomans — and the change in routine can be a challenge for pups. One of the best parts about having a dog is the unconditional love they give, for better or worse. Better, as in they absolutely adore you, showing it with wagging […]