Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Five Benefits of Doggie Daycare 

You may have heard about doggie daycare and assume it is a place for your four-legged friend to go and meet other dogs. This is not an incorrect assumption. However, there is so much more that your dog can gain from doggie daycare! We are sharing our list of the five benefits of doggie daycare […]

Spotlight Breed: Field Spaniel 

Welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week. We are excited to teach you about a fun and unique dog breed from around the world! Our spotlight breed of the week is the Field Spaniel. The breed was initially developed to retrieve game from land or water. To this day, they retain their excellent […]

Tips for Taking Your Service Dog to the Movie Theater 

Watching movies on the big screen is fun, especially if you are doing it with your four-legged friend! The good news is that several theaters are pet-friendly and are happy to let your service dog inside. We want to share tips for taking your service dog to the movie theater so you and your pup […]

Preventing & Eliminating Pet Odors in Your Home

Often, you do not truly know what your home smells like because your sense of smell has adapted to your environment. Imagine inviting family or friends over for them to tell you that your house smells like dogs. Pet odors may cause significant embarrassment! Thankfully, there are some things that you can do to prevent […]

Do Dogs Understand Math? 

We all know that dogs are intelligent. Sometimes too smart for their own good! Have you ever wondered if dogs understand mathematics? The theory may be more believable when considering the different quantitive thinking forms. Allow us to dig deeper into the topic. Research shows that dogs can determine quantity. This refers to the ability […]

Spotlight Breed: Karelian Bear Dog 

Welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week. We are excited to teach you about a unique dog breed from around the globe! Our spotlight breed of the week is the Karelian Bear Dog. This breed is called Karjalankarhukoira in native Finland. The Karelian Bear Dog is a strong, alert, and fearless breed capable […]

Tuesday’s Treat: Doggie Carrot Cake Bites 

Welcome to our Tuesday Treat article of the week. We are excited to teach you how to make a fun, and healthy treat for your four-legged friend! On the menu today are Doggie Carrot Cake Bites. This recipe will have your kitchen smelling wonderful in no time! Please do us a favor and share the […]

Dogs & Babies 101 

When a new baby enters the home, dogs will be overloaded with new sights, smells, and sounds! One of the most important things you need to consider is that your dog’s routine will be impacted when a baby comes into the family. Honestly, your dog will get less time and attention, which may be difficult […]

Dogs & Play Biting Their Owners 

If a dog gently bites you while playing, it is called mouthing. You may have seen dogs playing with other dogs while leaving their mouths open to bite each other. Mouthing allows dogs to play fight without actually causing harm to each other. Keep in mind that mouthing behavior only mimics a bite. However, it […]

Dog Training 101: Shake  

Basic commands like sit and stay are excellent, but there is so much more that your four-legged friend can do! One of the most fun things you can do is teach your dog how to shake. This is an easy trick to teach if you have a dog that loves to get treats! Follow our […]