Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Dogs & Foster Care Children 

Child development is rich on stable, loving, and secure family relationships. Many children who enter the foster care system have early experiences of neglect, suffering, hurt, and loss. These children have been deprived of secure parenting. A key aspect of fostering is the idea that warm, nurturing relationships with foster families can help to change […]

Reasons Why Your Dog Needs a Routine 

As a human, do you have a morning routine? Maybe you wake up and stretch, brew some coffee, make some breakfast, and read a few chapters of your favorite book. Humans aren’t the only ones that benefit from established routines. Dogs thrive on a routine because they don’t have to worry about with is (or […]

Tuesday’s Treat: Breakfast Bites 

Welcome to our Tuesday Treat article of the week. This is where we teach you how to make a fun and healthy treat recipe for your four-legged friend! Today we are excited to help you make Breakfast Bites. The best thing about this recipe is that it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and they […]

Tuesday’s Treat: Cantaloupe Pupsicles

Welcome to our Tuesday Treat article of the week. This is where we feature a fun and healthy treat recipe for your four-legged friend. We are excited to teach you how to make Cantaloup Pupsicles today. This is the perfect treat for your pup after a game of fetch or walk around the neighborhood. Be […]

Reasons Why Dogs Should Not Have Sugar 

Who doesn’t love sweet treats like ice cream and candy? Let it be known that these types of treats should not be fed to dogs. Although it is a necessary component of their diets, there are certain sugars found in sweets that can be harmful to dogs just like it is to people. Below are […]

Dog Ownership – Budgeting Tips

Dogs bring us so much joy to our lives. However, this comes with a cost. Having a pet is amazing, but it can get expensive. There is a study showing that Americans spent more than $95.7 billion on pet costs in 2019. The good news is that it is possible to care for your pet […]

Working From Home with Dogs: Tips  

Perhaps you’ve been working from home your entire career, or you started working from home during the midst of the pandemic. Either way, there are some tips that you can take into consideration to ensure that you are productive, even when you have a four-legged friend around the house during work hours. The most important […]

Living With Disabled Dogs 

Dogs who have trouble seeing or walking require some special care.  They may have problems adapting to certain circumstances, but as a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure they are happy, healthy, and safe.  Whether your dog was born with a disability, or a disability/injury occurred due to old age, they can still […]

Staying Healthy During the Holidays with Your Dog

It is common for people to pack on “winter weight” during the holiday season.    Therefore, you should work with your dog to ensure good health over the next few months.  It is especially important to be wary of our four-legged friends because even small changes in weight have large impacts on them.  Below are some […]

How Service Dogs Treat Anxiety & Depression 

Service dogs do an amazing job at fighting anxiety and depression. These types of dogs are trained to be reliable companions who can spot signs of difficulty in humans. Those individuals who own a service dog may find it easier to cope with stresses of everyday life. This article will go into detail about how […]