Dog Clothes

If you are a new dog owner, you probably know that it’s important to walk your dog, but you may not know how often to do it.  If you don’t walk your dog enough, she may be prone to bouts of restless hyperactivity.  You don’t want to overdo it though and tire your pooch out either.  What is the right amount?   As a general rule, the bets answer is to walk your dog around twice a day, for 15 minutes each time.  This really is just a general “if in doubt” rule, though.  Some breeds require more exercise than..  - Read More

Why Your Dog Needs Boots   To some pet owners, dog boots for winter may seem like a gimmick.  After all, animals in the wild certainly don’t wear dog boots, so why should your pet?  Dog booties actually make a great deal of sense, though, and it is important to remember that you are not living in the wild, and neither is your pet.  Winter does bring some natural hazards, but living in an urban or suburban environment poses additional winter hazards your dog would not be faced with in the wild.  Why buy dog boots?  Here are some great..  - Read More

With spring officially upon us and warmer weather around the corner, a lot of dog owners in Canada are going to be heading out on more and more pleasant walks with their canine companions. If you are a long-time dog owner, than you probably are familiar with most dog park etiquette. If you are a new dog owner, though, or you have never visited a dog park before, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with basic dog park etiquette before you go. Here are some basic dog park do’s and don’ts. Don’t:· Bring very young or very sensitive..  - Read More

 Maybe you’re wondering why anyone would even need to be reminded to have good canine etiquette while walking a dog, but remember—some dog owners are newbies, and others just need a refresher.  If you’re a new pet owner, it’s important to review summer dog-walking etiquette tips before you head out to the park to enjoy the warm weather with your furry companion.  When you observe proper etiquette while walking your dog, people will be nicer to you and you may even enjoy access to more locations.  

·    Do use a dog leash while you are walking with your pet.  A retractable dog leash is a great choice since your pet can run ahead of you and enjoy the open space, but you still have control over how far.  Dogs can be trained to walk off-leash, but it is no small task to do it right, and the best reason to do it safety—so your dog knows how to deal with an unpredictable situation—and not because you plan to walk your dog everywhere without a leash.... READ ON