Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Celebrating Easter with Your Pup!

The year 2021 is well on its way and Easter is right around the corner!  Our pups are an important part of our family and including them in holiday celebrations is a must.  Easter is by far no exception, and dog moms and dads can find plenty of safe and fun activities for their dogs […]

Teething Stages for Puppies

We all know that the puppy life involves chewing and teething.  It can take a full eight months before puppies finish teething and learn that chewing on certain items is not appropriate.  You must be patient!  There are different teething stages when it comes to your puppy which every dog owner should be aware of.  […]

Pet-Friendly Cities in the United States

When looking for a new place to set foot with your four-legged friend, it’s a good idea to research the overall environment.  As we all know, owning a pet comes with some obstacles, however, living in a pet-friendly city can ease stress along the way!  With, we would like to share our research with you […]

Spotlight Breed: Chinese Crested

Hello and welcome to our Spotlight Breed article of the week!  We are very excited to introduce the Chinese Crested dog today.  This is one of the most interesting breeds out there.  They have almost no desire to go out and run around like regular dogs.  However, they are athletic enough to jump higher fences […]

Why do Dog’s Yawn?

We all know that human yawns are a sign of two things: we are tired or bored.  However, it is a little different with dogs.  Not all dog yawns are created equal.  Depending on how, when, and in what situation your dog yawns, it could mean several different things.  A dog yawn is the same […]

The Common ACL Tear: What NOT to Do!

The ACL is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, often called the Cranial Cruciate Ligament, or CCL, in veterinary medicine.  A tear of this ligament is by far the most common orthopedic injury in dogs.  Although this is relatively easy to fix with the correct diagnosis and therapy, the best way to deal with a torn ACL […]

Extra Care for Your Senior Dog

The needs and overall care of dogs change as they age.  Dog owners need to do their best at paying attention to the side effects of aging which will help their dog be more comfortable in their later years.  Most dogs enter their senior years at around 7 years old, but a little sooner for […]

Can Dogs See in the Dark?

As dog owners, we are constantly fascinated by the many abilities that our furry friends possess.  It is also easy to compare their capacities to our own.  For example, we like to compare the difference between canine and human vision.  How well dogs see in the dark, and what they see is one of those […]

A Dog’s Sense of Smell: Amazing Facts!

It is obvious that a dog’s sense of smell is much different than ours.  Science has recently uncovered some of the latest and greatest findings about their strong sense of smell.  We are excited to talk about them! Humans smell! No matter how often you shower, apply deodorant, cologne, or perfume to your body, you […]

Parvo: What You Should Know

Parvo is every dog owner’s worst nightmare.  In a matter of days, a perfectly healthy puppy can go from playful and active to fatally ill.  Thankfully, parvo is a preventable disease.  However, all new puppy owners need to be aware of the risks of parvo, how to prevent it, and what to do if a […]