Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Small Apartment Living with An Energetic Dog

Living in a small space can be challenging at times.  Less storage equals fewer belongings and some innovative thinking.  Add a dog or two on top of that makes for a very interesting experience!  If you have an active dog who loves to be on the good, you may run into issues on how to […]

Most Popular Presidential Dogs in U.S. History

The White House has been home to many presidential pets over the years.  Not just dogs, but birds, pigs, roosters, and even raccoons!  However, dogs are the most popular animals in White House history.  In fact, dogs have consistently lived in the White House throughout the 1900s and well into the 21st century.  We have […]

Spotlight Breed: American Foxhound

Welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week!  This is when we teach you about some of the most interesting dog breeds of the world.  Today we are going to speak about the American Foxhound.  If we had to sum up the American Fox hound in three words, we would choose kind, loyal, and easygoing.  […]

Imodium for Dogs: Should You Do It?

It’s inevitable.  Dogs will experience an upset stomach from time to time.  This can cause nausea and/or diarrhea.  Often, dog owners wonder if an upset stomach yields a trip to the veterinarian or if it can be treated at home with something like Imodium. We will give you the breakdown – determine when it is […]

What is a Microchip?

We all know that having a dog is like having another member of the family.  Unfortunately, some dogs have a very high prey drive, or an instinct to wander off and get lost.  The bad thing is that when they do this, they do not have the ability to communicate to anyone who they are […]

Popular Dog Sports

There are so many active dog breeds out there in the world.  Sports provide a way for them to burn off excess energy and have fun while doing so!  Keep in mind that some breeds are more active than others, and exercise is essential for their mental and physical health.  There are several sporting activities […]

Working from Home with A Dog

Working from home is a way of life for most people nowadays, especially with how Covid-19 has affected our way of life.  If you are new to working from home or have been working from home for quite some time now, the change in routine is an experience which requires progress, not perfection.  As a […]

Dehydration in Dogs

Dehydration is a very common emergency which should be taken seriously.  Dehydration occurs when your dog’s body loses more water and electrolytes than they are taking in.  In turn, this causes severe issues such as a high body temperature, digestion concerns, joint pain, and even death if not treated properly.  Just like humans, dogs rely […]

Veterans & Service Dogs

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 20 percent of veterans who served in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  Sadly, veteran suicides have increased as well.  There are many options that may pave the way for treatment.  However, a lot of veterans do not realize that owning […]

Spotlight Breed: Rottweiler

Welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week.  This is where we teach you about one of the many interesting dog breeds of the world.  We are excited to talk about the Rottweiler today.  One of the most interesting facts about this breed is that it was originally bred to drive cattle to the […]