Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Does Your Dog Trust You? Let’s Find Out!

Bonding with your dog leads to a much happier, healthier life together.  What you do in life with your dog determines the overall bond that you have with them.  Playing, training, exercising, and living together are examples of such.  How do you know if your dog is bonded to you?  We are here to help […]

Invisible Fences for Dogs: The Pros and Cons!

Putting an electric fence in your yard may seem like the best option to keep your pup in close quarters.  As with everything, there are many pros and cons that you must consider.  We have compiled a list which will go into detail to help you make your decision. Pros Affordable for most people.  Many […]

Keeping Fish Tanks Safe from Dogs

Fish tanks have been shown to reduce stress and tension in the body, which in turn lowers blood pressure and has a positive effect on mental health. However, those benefits are not in plentiful supply when your dog will not leave the fish tank alone. Being engaged in a constant battle between your stubborn but […]

Spotlight Breed: French Bulldog

Our Spotlight Breed of the week is the French Bulldog, also known as the Frenchie!  If we had to sum of the Frenchie in three words, they would be adaptable, playful, and smart.  This breed ranks in the top 10 of breed popularity on American Kennel Club.  With large bat eats and even disposition, the […]

Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains

Leaving for vacation can be tough on pet owners as they must decide to keep them at a local boarding facility (we like to call it a Doggie Hotel!) or bring them along!  With today’s day and age, there are many hotel chains that have become pet friendly.  In fact, many of them are placing […]

Can Dogs Smell COVID? This is What Science Says!

There have been many articles out there which say that canines can detect coronavirus infections with remarkable accuracy.  However, researchers say that larger studies are needed to validate completely.  A lot of people do not realize this, but several dogs around the globe are being training to detect the small of COVID-19 infections.  There are […]

Lowering Your Risk of Dying Early by Owning a Dog

We all know that dogs bring joy to our lives.  That’s a given!  There are even studies that show how simply watching dog videos boosted energy and healthy positive emotions while decreasing negative feelings.  A study conducted by the American Heart Association concluded that having a dog is protective against dying of any cause.  The […]

Dog Anxiety

Dogs experience anxiety just like humans do.  While unpleasant, it is a normal and healthy emotion (strange, right?).  Dog anxiety can affect many breeds, but it may affect each individual dog differently.  Dogs may experience anxiety from time to time or it may be a constant issue.  It is important to notice the signs and […]

Nicotine Poisoning in Pets

Everyone knows the Surgeon General’s warning about cigarette smoking, but what about cigarette eating.  Not too many people know, but nicotine poising is a huge concern anywhere that a pet may find cigarettes, cigarette butts, chewing tobacco, or even nicotine gum, patches, or e-cigs.  Dogs (mainly puppies), tend to chew things up first and ask […]