Blog > Tag: research

Whether hiring a pet sitter to look after your dog for one day or heading off on an extended vacation, ensuring your dog is prepared to spend time with the pet sitter is important. Dogs are intelligent, social, and devoted animals that can become distressed when faced with new situations or separation from their family. An anxious or poorly trained dog can be hard to handle or dangerous. If you want your dog to have the best possible experience with the sitter, the work should start at home!

It's the season of crisp fall weather, pumpkin spice, and apples. And while we love all that, it's also the season when we need to prepare for winter with fresh coats and better-fitting boots. We're talking about your pup here. You may not be able to do much about your wardrobe, but there are plenty of ways to keep your dog looking good as you head into cooler months. Here are some tips to ensure your puppy is ready for fall and things to do with them in the fall season.

The leaves are on the ground, jack-o-lanterns line porches and steps, and the ghost and ghouls come out to play. For many, Halloween is an age-old time of tradition that’s fun for the family. This is a perfect time of year to stop and consider Halloween from the dog’s point of view. For many a canine companion, Halloween simply means lots of new friendly meet-and-greets, new and exciting sights, the sound of fun and excitement in the air, and interesting new scents to smell.

It’s no secret that dogs need plenty of space to roam and run and typically need anywhere from 30-45 minutes of exercise each day. While heading to the local dog park or taking your four-legged friend for a walk is fun, it’s not always convenient or feasible. So, the backyard can serve as the perfect place for your dog to get some exercise and burn off some energy.

In the last blog, we discussed the English Cocker Spaniel and the Irish Setter. This time, we will look at two large guardian breeds and what makes them similar and different. It is the Great Pyrenees versus the Maremma Sheepdog.