If you consider yourself to be pretty tech savvy, often picking up the latest gizmos and gadgets created in order to make your life easier, it’s probably spilled over into your pet-parent life. And why shouldn’t it? There are a lot of great, high tech items on the market for the dogs and cats in your life that not only make their lives more interesting and fun, but can also make your day-to-day with them easier. We decided to deep-dive into the world of high tech pet products to uncover the best of what’s available now and share our findings...
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Have a bored dog on your hands? Here are five of our favorite dog hacks to keep a bored pup entertained and out of your hair! 1. Foster Parent Crafts Amazing Puppy Playpen. Check out this video. We love how this foster is keeping this pack of wiley puppies busy! 2. Keep 'em busy and cool by stuffing a hollow bone with Peanut butter and popping it in the freezer! 3. Repurpose empty bottles (and slow down mealtime) with this little handmade gadget! By Bella the Malinois 4. Hide and seek with tiny treats! This game helps your dog practice two...
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Featured image by Open Arms Deciding to get a dog when you have children of any age is an important decision and one we know you won’t make lightly. While adding a dog - no matter the age - to a family with children can be a rewarding and amazing experience both for the dog and the child, there are many factors to consider. The same goes for families that already have a dog and are planning to or are already pregnant. In this case you’re likely already considering how your new human addition will warm to your resident fur...
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Some dogs are master destroyers. No matter what toy you give them, no matter how much you spend, it seems they tear it to shreds within minutes. Not only can this get to be expensive, it can also be dangerous for your dog. Even the smallest pieces can cause obstructions in the dog's gut, and any toy that can be easily destroyed is probably not a good fit for your pooch. For many dog owners, it seems like there are no toys on the market made for their destructive and powerful dog. And let's face it... We all want our...
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Want to teach your dog to sit? stay? How about roll over in under 30 minutes. Here's a really easy way to "bribe" your dog to do just about anything you want. It goes without saying that most dogs love food. They love food almost more than they love anything else in the world – aside from their owners, of course. And one of the best methods of training can be using their love of treats as a form of positive reinforcement. While treats don't have to be the only reward – you can also use toys, praise or anything...
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