Category: Dog Safety Tips

In 2017, Make a New Year’s Resolution for You and Your Pet!

For most of us, our pets are our family. We treat them with the same kind of loving care that we treat our children. For many, our pets are our children. Unfortunately, while the number of smokers is on the decline, one out of five pet owners smoke. And, while most of us are very […]

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Keeping Winter Wonderland Safe for Your Dog

Winter in the Northeast brings lots of changes to our region. Some of them are wonderful – a day inside baking, cuddling up by a cozy fire, sledding with your kids – and, depending on Old Man Winter, snow, ice, sleet and bone-chilling temperatures. Just like humans, dogs need to be prepared to cope with the […]

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Eight Ways to Prevent Dog Theft

There is no question that dogs are no longer “just an animal” to most families. These furry family members have moved from the backyard into our homes and our beds. Unfortunately, this incredible bond is at risk from people who see an opportunity to make a quick buck by stealing and reselling your family pet […]

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Common Myths Regarding Our Nemesis, The Flea!

Fleas suck! Literally and figuratively…they suck. How could something so tiny have the heavy responsibility of being such an enormous pain in the…skin? We know fleas have been around for centuries, and the little buggers don’t show any signs of vanishing any time soon, so the best thing that we can do as animal lovers […]

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Is Your Dog Afraid Of Storms? Read These Seven Tips!

Ah…Summer! The chirping of birds, the smell of freshly cut grass, the warmth of the sunshine, the sound of children playing, and the simple pleasure of walk in the park. There are so many wonderful sights and sounds that color our world. For many of us, there is nothing quite as spectacular as a rowdy […]

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How to Remove a Tick from Your Dog

Chances are, at some point, your beloved pooch is going to get a tick. Even if your dogs not a lover of the Great Outdoors and spends most of their time sunning on the patio, tick checks should be part of your daily routine (for you and your pooch!). While natural repellents and high-quality, monthly topical tick […]

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10 Tips for Following Dog Park Etiquette

In the U.S., dog parks are becoming as common as the neighborhood tot playground. Its wishful thinking on our behalf to regard dog parks as amusement parks for our furry family members, and they can be…if both the dog and his human know what to expect and how to behave. Before visiting a dog park […]

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Top 10 Tips for Boarding Your Dog

Once you find a dog boarding facility in or around Saratoga Springs, NY where you feel comfortable leaving your beloved pup, it’s important to make the necessary preparations to make your vacation, and your dogs, as enjoyable and worry-free as possible! 1. Take Care of the Paperwork Beforehand Drop off your vaccination records and fill out […]

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