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Training your dog properly is one of the most important things you can do as a new owner. In the article to follow, we’re going to walk you through a few key techniques to keep in mind when you’re out and about on your next walk. Teach your dog to come to you From a pure safety perspective, “come” is one of the most important commands to teach your pet. Invest in a training leash and enlist the help of a friend. You and your friend alternate by telling your dog to “come”, while giving the leash a little tug. Read More

According to WebMD, around 50% of dogs are overweight in America. Obesity puts strain on an animal’s heart, increases risk of arthritis, and impacts quality of life. Of course, these realities apply to people as well. That’s why, in the article to follow, we outlined great exercises you can do alongside your furry friend: because in the end, losing weight is something that we can all benefit from. Brisk walking Walking is an underrated exercise for people and dogs alike. A thirty-minute daily walk can lower blood pressure, help bone density and lower the risk of depression – in both… Read More

Are you a dog lover? If you’re reading our newsletter or blog, the chances are good that you are. With that in mind, we want to talk today about Cesar Millan’s new show, which we think our clients will absolutely love. Who is Cesar Millan? Millan, as you might already know, is a Mexican-American dog trainer and TV personality who shot to fame with Dog Whisperer, a National Geographic show which ran from 2004 to 2012. Millan has a particular style of training. He likes to rely on calm-assertive energy and believes dogs need exercise, discipline and affection – in… Read More

Heartworm is passed from a host (a mosquito) to a pet host (dogs, cats and ferrets typically). It’s a pernicious parasite that lives – and reproduces – around the host’s heart, lungs and nearby blood vessels. This makes a heartworm infestation particularly dangerous, because if left untreated, it can typically kill your animal after a few months. What are the signs my dog has heartworms? Does he have a cough? Is he exercising less than normal? Getting winded more easily? Making abnormal, throaty sounds? Get him checked immediately. A veterinarian will take an X-ray to check his condition, handle his… Read More