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Win the Holidays This Year: Give the Gift of Puppy Love
There are very few gifts more exciting to receive than a fluffy bundle of love and devotion. When someone you know has been hinting that they would love a puppy for the holidays, there are a few things to consider, and some things you can do to make sure your gift is a complete one. Does your friend have a pet door? What about a crate? There’s more to giving a puppy than just securing said animal and presenting it to a friend or loved one. You want to make sure that the recipient and the puppy have the best start together possible.
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read moreWhy Adopting a Pet Is the Greatest!
Visit any shelter or rescue, and you’ll find hundreds of dogs that would absolutely love to come home with you. While rescue animals can sometimes require a little bit of extra care at first, they are some of the neediest and some of the most thankful animals once they settle into your home. Adopting a pet is one of the best things you can do for animals, whether you adopt enough to see multiple dogs jumping through the dog door for dinner, or even just one beloved friend. Discover the benefits of adopting in our latest blog.
Saving Lives
Depending on the shelter...
All the Ways Dogs Tell You They Love You!
Your dog loves you! Furthermore, he or she shows you they love you in a variety of ways each and every day. However, it isn’t always easy for humans to detect exactly when a dog is showing love, especially if your pet tends to be excitable or high-energy in the first place.
When your pet comes bounding through the dog door to jump into your arms, that’s a pretty good sign that they’re excited to see you. Curious what other ways a dog shows love? Let this list enlighten you and learn how to interpret your dog’s emotions.
He or She Stares at...
read moreDog Behavior: What’s Your Pet Trying to Tell YOU?
Good communication is important for all the relationships in your life, including the relationship you have with your dog. Your pet might be trying to tell you that they’d really appreciate a pet door, or they might be alerting you that they need to be taken to a vet. While you may think you communicate pretty well with your furry friend, check out the details below to get a better idea of how to improve communication with your dog and figure out what they are trying to say to you.
Excessive Talking Might Mean They Need Help
It can be adorable when your dog yelps and...
read moreHow to Tell Your Pet Has Separation Anxiety
If you’re like most people with pets, you aren’t home with them all day long. It is not uncommon to spend a lot of time out of the house going to work, engaging in social activities, or running errands. In fact, your absence may be one reason for a pet door. However, over time, your dog might start to show signs of pet separation anxiety. Here is what you can do.
Recognize Signs of Separation Anxiety
Of course, your pet can’t sit you down and talk to you about the anxiety they are feeling. They are likely to show their discomfort by...
read moreYour Dog Knows What You’re Saying & This Is Proven!
Most people who really love their pets tend to treat them like toddlers. They might quietly say words like “vet” or use a different tone to prevent the dog or cat from getting nervous. As much as we all like to think we are outsmarting our pets by doing this, studies at the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest don’t confirm that theory. So, when you happily ask your dog if he is ready to go to the vet, and he heads straight for the dog door, now you know why.
FMRI Responses
In order to measure whether or not dogs recognized specific words, their...
read moreMax? Lucy? We Discuss the Most Popular Pet Names of 2016!
Pet names are based on a lot of different things. Those who enjoy keeping up with the celebrities sometimes name their pets after a popular actor or singer. Others base the name on the characteristics of their pet. Then there are those who may not realize they are making a social faux pas every time they call the pet’s name.
Take a look at what we learned about some of the most popular pet names of 2016 before you decide what you want to yell to get your new fur-baby to come in through the pet door.
2015 Movie Character Names
In 2015, some of the most...
read moreTips to Better Understand a Dog’s Senses
The house is quiet, and you don’t hear a sound outside, but your dog takes off running through the dog door, barking like mad. Your pup is less distracted when his nose is dry. You notice it isn’t the sight of the vacuum cleaner that creates anxiety as much as the sound of it. You wonder why the regular squirrel visitor is not afraid of your pups.
These facts and more can all be traced back to the fact that your dog has very different senses than you do. Dogs perceive the world in a much different way and, in many cases, seem to enjoy it far more than you do.
Top Tips for Easy Breezy Paw-ty Training!
If you are struggling with “paw-ty” training a dog of any age at all, know that you aren’t alone. Many people try to potty train a dog without really understanding how they think. Humans and dogs see the world in very different ways, so what works for humans doesn’t always work for a dog. Here you can learn how to potty train your dog so that instead of it being a messy frustrating process, it will be as simple as watching him or her walk out the dog door.
Do Not Use Punishment
Your dog should look at you as the alpha, or the leader of his or her pack. This is different than...
read moreTips for Proper Dog Beach Etiquette
Dog owners know how important exercise is for their fur babies. That’s why you take your pup for a walk or install dog doors so he or she can freely move about. However, your yard or neighborhood are not the only places where your pet can get out and about. He or she might also benefit from a trip to one of many fabulous dog-friendly Australia beaches. The only thing is that you and your dog need to demonstrate proper dog beach etiquette in order to fully enjoy the experience and be able to repeat it frequently.
Leash Rules
There are several dog-friendly beaches in Australia....
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