Fostering service dogs gives you the opportunity to take part in the training and care of dogs who will go on to help their humans in incomparable ways. Fostering a service or therapy dog comes with plenty of doggy kisses and snuggles, but it also requires some work. Foster volunteers do a lot of the…
A dog that has faced abuse in the past can become distressed and fearful of humans. Neglect and ill-treatment meted out by a past owner can have lasting consequences for the canine. The dog even after being rescued will exhibit a lack of trust in humans. A poor start in life damages the animal’s confidence….
One of the biggest hurdles faced by dog parents is fleas. Getting their pet free from fleas is one of the hardest challenges endured by every dog owner. Having fleas is a real concern and requires a practical solution. They can impact the health of your pup as well as your family through their teeny…
Up next in our Client Spotlight series is Tess Ross and The Pet Nanny & Dog Walker! Tess and her team provide ‘in your home’ pet sitting and dog walking services to the great people of the Lower Bucks County area of PA. The Pet Nanny & Dog Walker make it so their client’s pets…
We know our dogs have feelings, and we’ve all caught our pet looking particularly…
Mark Zuckerberg is a big shot personality who made us all get together with our loved ones on Facebook like they are just sitting next to with us. What do you assume, is he famed only for being the creator of Facebook? If you think so, then you are mistaken. We have some stupendous news…
Palm Springs is a winter paradise for anyone who enjoys the outdoors – including dogs! With 354 days of sunshine each year and daytime temps in January reaching the 70s, Palm Springs is one of… GoPetFriendly.com is a website for people who love to travel with their pets. Whether you're going around the block or…
We’ve heard of some interesting stories about how our pet food has been used before. From enticing lost and weary pets during a rescue mission, to people tasting it for themselves! But one of our favorites is from a wolf preserve in New Jersey. While we now understand domestic pets and wild animals eat…
All dogs need some form of movement depending upon their age, medical condition and dog breed type. There are multiple benefits ingrained in an active lifestyle for your pet. Therefore hooking on the pup from a young age to exercise is inextricably linked to a long healthy life!
Good starts are important, and a puppy begins being a member of your family on the day he arrives in your house. This is the biggest adventure of his life. He’s separated for the first time from his mother and littermates and he misses them. He is suddenly out in the great big world and…
Celebrity pets are not new to South by Southwest and its side party scene, but we’ve noticed an uptick in the number of internet-famous dogs coming to Austin this year. Our own TV star, Kaxan, is part of the star power at a party Monday night at the Pet Rescue Lounge, which also will feature…
I got a head start on my New Year’s resolution and started training for…
Dude I can’t believe 2017 is almost over. I know I say this every year, but seriously it’s getting weirder and weirder. The older I get the faster time seems to keep flying by. Before we start with the whole “best of” stuff I wanted to say a quick thank you. Puppy Leaks had a…
For the past couple months Buster’s been having some issues with his back legs. We first noticed it when his toenails started scraping the sidewalk when he walked. Then it seemed to be harder… GoPetFriendly.com is a website for people who love to travel with their pets. Whether you're going around the block or across…
When you become a new parent to a puppy you are sure to experience a whole lot of new emotions, excitement and big responsibilities. When you prep your home for the little fella one of the major tasks you face is housebreaking the puppy. Puppies can be potty trained by following some basic steps to…
Barking is the natural method of communication used by dogs. How much, and why a dog barks, will depend upon various factors. One of the main factors is genetics. A few breeds of dogs bark more than other breeds. Hunting dogs is the breed which barks the most. Why Dogs Bark The dog barks because…
This blog was to have been a call to action to add your voice to the torrent of objections to the Guggenheim Museum’s astonishing and disgusting plan to show “Dogs That Cannot Touch Each Other,” a work by husband and wife Chinese conceptual artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu of four pairs of pit-bull-type dogs…
If you’re looking for a new furry friend, these are the Pets of the Week from Texas Humane Heroes in Leander. You can visit their website to search for more available pets and learn more about the Pets of the Week, or visit their facilities in Leander and Killeen. Martin Martin is a two-year-old mixed breed…
Nothing brings out the canine fashionistas like a chilly day. And no one pulls off…
Separation anxiety in dogs can be difficult to treat, yet I’ve read over & over again that there’s one magical tip that can cure it overnight. Unfortunately it’s not that easy. Just like treating any sort of anxiety problem the solution is not quite so simple, and it often involves multiple methods for an extended…
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