Blog > January 2022

It’s 2022! And with a new year comes new beginnings - and in some cases, responsibilities too. Did you get a new dog or plan on getting one soon? In this episode of Talkin' Dogs, we are going to go over three tips for having a new dog and getting through the first year with them.

We’re officially in the midst of the winter months, and for many people, that means darker days and colder temperatures. It’s no surprise, then, that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts about 10 million Americans.

The “winter blues” are a very real thing and can cause you to feel depressed, anxious, unmotivated, and fatigued. Unfortunately, your blues could be impacting your four-legged friend, too.

In the last comparison blog, we discussed the Miniature Pinscher versus the Manchester Terrier. This time, we will consider the similarities and differences between the English Cocker Spaniel and the Irish Setter. Let’s take a look!

High in the Pyrenees Mountains, where a natural border exists between France and Spain, humans have lived and raised livestock for thousands of years. During that time, large white dogs—such as the Great Pyrenees—were used to guard the livestock from thieves and natural predators, such as Pyrenean brown bears. It is believed that these dogs and other large mountain flock guardian breeds, such as the Akbash, Kuvasz, Komondor, and Maremma, descended from large Asian dogs that were originally used to guard the horses, sheep, and goats of nomads.

Taking a vacation with your pup is the perfect way to spoil yourself and your pet this holiday season. Last year we gave helpful tips to make the trip easier and fun-packed. We also mentioned a few essentials on the packing list, but not all the must-pack items.