6 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Home: Make Spaces Safer for You and Your Dogs
If you’re moving or bringing home a new dog, it’s important to take careful precautions to make the home a safe space for your pup(s). And even if you’ve had a dog for a while, it won’t hurt to take a peek at this list so you can update any areas of your home that […]
What To Do If You’re Approached By An Aggressive Dog
I’m sure most dogs that you encounter in your daily life are playful, friendly and kind. So when you’re confronted by a dog that’s aggressive and mean, it might catch you off guard…like you’re face-to-face with a coyote in the middle of the street. Knowing what to do in these situations can keep you as […]
5 Safety Rules to Protect Your Pup This Holiday Season
A lot changes in your household during the holiday season… Visitors come and go New decor is placed around your home Different food dishes are often prepared …and while all these things might be normal to you, they can be really confusing (and stressful!) to your pup! As we are just days away from celebrating […]
Food Aggression: Why Some Dogs Feel the Need to Aggressively Protect Their Dinner
Food aggression is a dangerous behavioral issue that often results in accidental injuries to both humans and other household pets. The worst part… While this type of behavioral issue is often found in dogs who have been rescued from neglectful situations, the behavior also pops up frequently in dogs who don’t have a proper training […]
What to Do If A Dog Bites: Should You Get Rid of Your Dog?
Dogs—while they are amazing, beautiful, wonderful creatures—are animals. And, anytime you’re spending time with an animal, there’s the potential for something to go wrong. So what do you do if a dog bites or exhibits biting aggression? Thankfully, over decades and decades of breeding and training, our pups have become so domesticated that they are […]
7 Winter Safety Myths about Dogs You Shouldn’t Believe
During the summer months, there’s a lot of talk about the dangers of leaving your dogs out in the summer heat. However, once winter rolls around, people don’t seem to be as concerned about the temperatures. Of course, it’s common for people to remind dog owners to bring their pups indoors overnight when the weather […]
Dog Safety: What to Do If You Encounter an Aggressive Dog
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year. Out of those 4.7 million bites, 800,000 of them result in the need for medical care. According to these statistics, 1 out of every 69 people in the US has been bitten by a […]
Doggy Dan’s Dog Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season has officially arrived! And while it’s often a joyous and fun season for us humans, it can also be a stressful and dangerous time of year for our canine companions. This year, I wanted to ensure that both you and your dog are able to enjoy the holidays. So, I’ve decided to […]
The Big Fix Uganda: Amazing Dog Names Inspired by Real Stories
Jack, Molly, Bella, Max…we all know these common dog names. In the western world, it turns out that a lot of the time we are not that original when it comes to naming our dogs! (I have a dog named Jack!) But, it’s not the same way everywhere in the world. In fact, in Africa, […]
