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Swimming Safety

By Steve Dale
Make A Splash! It’s summertime and the temps are high. It’s extremely important to stay cool and avoid putting your pup at risk of dehydration. Many dogs love cooling off in…

A Heated Debate

By Steve Dale
Cars Get Hot! Hot cars and dogs do not mix. After 20 minutes, when it’s only 80 degrees outside, the inside of a car will begin to cook, reaching 109 degrees—even…

Get Inspired!

We’re excited to introduce Vita Bone® Artisan Inspired® Biscuits to the Vita Bone® family! Available in delicious flavors your dog will love, these treats are made with real meat, fruit…

Too Much Fun in the Sun

By Steve Dale
Stay Cool We know dogs can overheat inside a hot car, but they can also overheat just being outdoors. Simply playing outside can be a problem when the mercury rises, which…

Positive Introductions to a New Pet

By Shoshi Parks
There’s no bad time to consider adding a four-legged friend to your family. Adding a new pet to your family is a joyous event, but truth be told, it is not always easy.…

Teach Your Dog to Come When Called

By Marjie Alonso, IAABC
Coming when called, also called a recall, is a crucial skill to teach your dog. With a good recall, your dog can avoid dangerous situations, be called away from places…

The Four D’s of Dog Training

By Marjie Alonso, IAABC
Good training requires paying attention to four simple rules, otherwise known as the four D’s of dog training: distance, distraction, duration and difficulty. You can use this list (along with…

5 Stages of Owning A Puppy

There are a lot of feelings involved with being a new puppy owner – we think there are five of them. While everyone’s “I-just-got-a-dog” journey is unique, if you’ve ever…

How to Stop Your Puppy from Jumping

By Steve Dale
It seems so cute: Granny comes over to the house to meet puppy for the first time, and puppy is a little jumping machine. Everyone laughs, puppy gets attention, it’s…