The Dog Blog — Travel

            For any of us, traveling can spur anxieties. Never mind where we are actually going: a beach vacation, a trip to the mountains, or some other spot designed for our relaxation. The actual act of getting there can cause tension. We have to pack our things, leave other things behind, and generally cause a state of chaos in the days before the trip.             For our dogs, these trips can be no less anxiety-ridden. They know something is up and their world is about to be disrupted. They have little idea as to the destination since, rather unfairly in...

Follow these simple instructions for taking care of your DogSheetz and enjoy the benefits for a long time!  If you do not follow these rules, you run the risk of the waterproof barrier cracking in the DogSheetz and allowing liquid to seep through. Wash your DogSheetz Dog Bed Cover or Blanket in cold water using regular detergent (no bleach).  You may use scent beads or a dash of fabric softener. Dry your DogSheetz in air (no heat) or very low heat tumble dry.  If you prefer, you can lay/hang.  You may also use a dryer sheet. You're done! Best way to remember...

            Safety always needs to be a priority when you are walking your dog, and never more so than when it is dark out. With daylight savings ending in late autumn,  our evenings will be dark as early as four p.m. in some places. Dogs won’t care about visibility so much when nature calls, so if you have to take them out on leash, their and your security will be up to you. Here are some ideas to keep in mind to get you through the time of the early sunsets. Wear something reflective. This goes for both you and...

            Summer temps have been insanely hot this year.  Finding a spot where you can cool down with your best friend might be one of the best uses of your time.             If you are lucky enough to live near a beach that allows dogs, then please try not to gloat. Whether it’s the ocean or a large lake (and yes, that counts too, dear coastal readers) there are some things you will want to make sure you have with you on your visit: Towels, plural. You need one for yourself to lie on the sand. Then one for the...