(Picture Credit: AleksandarNakic/Getty Images) Summer is a perfect time for kids to do some bonding with their pups. The nice weather brings plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities that will allow kids to form deeper relationships with the dogs they love. Dogs can teach children a lot about compassion, empathy, and responsibility, too. Just remember to
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Cody the Labrador loves summer because it means he’ll get to spend time in the pool. In fact, his human says that Cody loves to play splashing games! But sometimes you just need to relax from all that doggy paddling. And as Cody finds out, standing is a lot easier than swimming! Watch the funny,
(Picture Credit: photo by Robbie Augspurger/Getty Images) Spring has come to an end, and summer is here again. It’s a time when we start wearing shorts with tank tops, having weekend barbecues in the backyard, and spending time by the pool. Speaking of spending time by the pool, if you’re a pet parent, you know
(Picture Credit: Quirex/Getty Images) With the high temperatures we’ve had lately, you can feel that summer is here. And if you live near a school, you’ll know graduation season is in full swing. Along with these hallmarks of summer come lazy days and more time to spend with your dog, hopefully. You might be wondering
Leia with her new treat toy (Photo credit: Amanda) My dog, Leia, is perfect, in my not-so-humble opinion, but she does have her funny quirks. One, I’ve discovered expensively, is that she is just not interested in toys. It’s the strangest thing; she’s active, alert, curious, engaging, and very smart — all traits that would
(Picture Credit: Jaromir Chalabala / EyeEm/Getty Images) If there’s one thing that most dogs universally dislike, it might be a nice bath. Okay, maybe not all dogs hate it, but a good majority of them would be perfectly content to not have one ever again. But we, as pet parents, know better for them. Though
(Picture Credit: Stefan Cioata/Getty Images) When your pup is having a blast at the dog park, whether it’s a dog beach or a grassy area, time is of no concern to them. They probably hope they’re going to be there all day. And as pet parents, we wish life were slow and easy enough for
(Picture Credit: s5iztok/Getty Images) When we think of a dog show event, we expect to see the best in agility and obedience. And for the most part, that’s what we get. But sometimes, there are a few dogs in the bunch who don’t really care about any of that. In fact, all they really want
(Picture Credit: Chris Collins/Getty Images) Movies have the ability to take us through a whole range of emotions. They can make us laugh, put us on the edge of our seats, and, yes, even make us cry. Speaking of a good cry, there’s nothing like a sad dog movie to make you sob uncontrollably, especially
(Image Credit; Jeff Banke/Getty Images) You may have already seen videos of dock jumping for dogs and wondered about this aquatic canine sport. It sometimes airs on TV around the same time as other dog shows. It’s also a very popular pet-oriented summer sport. Dock jumping, also known as dock diving, is a sporting competition
(Picture Credit: alexei_tm/Getty Images) If you have a dog with seemingly endless energy, you probably need to find ways to keep your furry friend active throughout the day. When you don’t, your pooch may invent their own fun “activities” out of your shoes, books, furniture, or anything else they can possibly chew on. While a quick
(Picture Credit: Kristina Kohanova / EyeEm/Getty Images) Earth Hour for 2021 will commence on March 27th from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM in each time zone. Sitting in the dark for an hour might not sound like a lot of fun at first, but it can be — especially with your awesome pooch to keep
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) So it’s raining, and you’ve got a bored pooch on your hands. Sure, it’s easy to have fun when you can go outside and run around or go for a walk and meet new pups. But when you’re stuck inside, things can get a little dull. Don’t worry, though. There are
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) If you’ve got a hyperactive dog who needs to chill before a nap, car ride, vet visit, or for any other reason, you’re probably looking for ways to tire them out quickly. Maybe a walk would take too long and you don’t have the time. Maybe you need something a little
(Picture Credit: Cory Voecks / EyeEm/Getty Images) Some dogs live for winter. As soon as the snow touches the ground, they’re pawing to go outside to make doggy-shaped snow angels. But other pups dread the cold. No way your Chihuahua wants to go out and exercise when you can see your breath in the air.
(Picture Credit: Cavan Images/Getty Images) Do you live in an area where the weather gets cold in winter? These puppies sure do! They’re playing in their first snow learning all about this wet, cold, white stuff that keeps falling out of the sky. Winter starts on December 21st in the northern hemisphere — depending on
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Gold Souls, Gray Faces is a series where we discuss caring for our older canine friends. Our sweet senior dogs may not move as well as they used to, but it’s still very important for them to get the exercise that they need. Regular, moderate exercise can help keep blood flowing
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) If you have a dog who absolutely lives for the snow, you may be looking for ways to have fun with them outside during the winter season. There are plenty of activities to enjoy the winter weather, but if there’s snow on the ground, it can be a chance for you
(Picture Credit: The Open Road Images / Aurora Photos/Getty Images) There are many reasons to go for a hike. Not only is it a great way to enjoy the outdoors and breathe in the fresh air, but it promotes exercise and overall good health. However, if you’re a pet parent, you know hiking doesn’t just
