Entries by Hot Dog on a Leash

Does Your Dog Cry When You Come Home? We Can Tell You Why They Do! 

Let’s face it. Dogs are social animals and do not feel complete when they must spend the day alone. Have you ever got home from a long day at work and discovered that your four-legged friend is “crying” when they see you? This is more common than you might think! When your dog cries, it […]

Snack Bag Suffocation in Pets

Let’s say you are snacking on your favorite bag of potato chips. You step away from the couch for a second to do something else. You return and notice your dog’s head is in the chip bag. It is more common than you think! Suffocation from snack, food storage, and other plastic bags is a […]

Common Cleaning Chemicals That Are Toxic to Dogs 

Spring cleaning season will be here before we know it! With this said, we should consider our four-legged friends when we create our cleaning routine. This article will discuss some of the most common cleaning chemicals toxic to dogs. Please share this with your friends and family to help spread the word about these poisonous […]

Tuesday’s Treat: Cranberry, Honey, and Oat Bites 

Welcome to our Tuesday Treat recipe 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 Cranberry, Honey, and Oat Bites. This is one of our favorite recipes because it is so popular with dogs around the globe! Please […]

How to Evaluate “Playing” or “Fighting” in Dogs 

Two dogs may be wrestling or nipping at each other, and it may just be play. However, if growling, body-slamming, or biting occurs, it may be more than rough play. How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? When adult dogs are involved, you must learn the difference between playing and a real […]

Homeless People & Pets – What You Should Know 

Studies show that people would rather sleep on the street with their pets than go into a shelter without them. This says a lot about the bond that people have with their pets. You may be wondering why the homeless have pets. You must keep in mind that homelessness is an experience of isolation. People […]

Allergies in Pets

Even after all these years, I am still surprised when owners comment that “I didn’t know that pets had allergies” or “I didn’t know pets could develop diabetes”. While pets are not little people in fur coats, dogs and cats are physiologically very similar to humans and can succumb to most of the same illnesses […]

Why is German Shepherd a good Pet?

Is a German Shepherd Dog right for you? Experts who know the German Shepherd Dog breed will tell you that it all depends. Perhaps a better answer lies in a few bigger questions. What do you want in a dog? Where do you plan to take your dog? Gow much time (and money) do you have for […]

How Dog Daycare Improves Dog Behavior

Dog daycare provides your canine companion with the physical activity, socialization and supervision they need. A professional, well-run dog daycare offers many advantages for dogs and pet owners who work all day and don’t want their dogs to be alone. Dog daycare alleviates boredom and loneliness, and can offer a safe, interactive and fun, cage-free […]

The Top 5 Benefits of Swimming for Dogs

Have you ever witnessed the pure joy of a lab belly-slamming into a lake after a tennis ball, a border collie cooling off in the ocean on a hot day, or a Newfoundland proudly saving his human companion from the backyard pool – even when they don’t actually need saving? Many dogs love to swim, […]