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Winter in Aliante brings stunning scenery with snow-capped mountains and crisp, chilly air. While it’s a season many enjoy, the cold weather can be tough on our furry friends—especially their paws. Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures can lead to discomfort or even injury. As you head out for winter walks with your pup, it’s essential…

One of the most challenging aspects of being a pet parent is convincing our K-9s to take a pill. These smart fur babies tend to notice sneaking their medications in food and will eat around it or spit it out! Nothing is more frustrating than finding the pill still in the bowl when they’re done;…

While we love our pets, we don’t always love all their smells! Nothing clears a room like a bad dog fart! Farting is a natural process for our digestive systems to process our food; however, sour gas is a noticeable change and can reveal health issues that need to be addressed. The gas-causing base can…

Traveling with your pup is a great bonding experience, showing them the world is wider than the backyard. Exploring the US is more fun with a furry friend! Check out this list before your next trip to ensure everything goes smoothly! Dog-Friendly Lodging The first step when planning a trip is finding the best sleeping…

Humans use coconut oil for a number of reasons like moisturizing and cooking, but what about for their dogs? Quality coconut oil is a safe and edible oil used in countless foods and cosmetics products due to its beneficial properties from fatty acids, healthy saturated fats, and triglycerides. Health benefits are nothing to shy away…

Many know the shameful look a dog might get when they are required to wear a cone. Oftentimes, a cone is required as a wound is healing or post-surgery. The purpose of the cone is to stop the pooch from irritating or hurting itself while in recovery. Many cones, though, can be awkward and heavy…

Every year, dog owners plan to go on vacation but can’t bring their pups. One of the best options for dog care is a sitter. There are ways to prep your house and dog for a sitter that are stress free. This checklist will ensure happiness and safety while you’re away. Keeping Dog Healthy Make…

If you have decided that dog adoption is for you, this is great news! Bringing an adopted dog into your home should be a rewarding experience for you and your family. Before you start looking for your future dog, it’s important to gain some knowledge to navigate the world of dog adoption. What Kind of…

Introducing your family dog to a newborn and vice versa is an important step. It can be scary, especially if your dog isn’t the best with kids or strangers. The good news is, with guidance and a proper introduction, your newborn baby and beloved dog can become best friends. We have created a guide to…

Walking our dogs regularly is essential for maintaining their health and happiness, but let’s face it – life can get busy! That means our daily walks can end up getting pushed back later and later to be able to fit them into the schedule. However, walking your dog when it’s too dark out can be…

Fleas can be a huge annoyance for our furry friends, but they also become a nuisance for us when we’re left to get them out of our carpets, furniture, and other areas of our homes. Chemical solutions can be effective but also dangerous, so we recommend trying out these home remedies to keep your home…

We love our dogs, but sometimes we don’t love smelling them everywhere. Our homes can become full of their hair, slobber, and dander, which means that our entire homes can end up smelling like our dogs. This can make us smell like our dogs even after leaving our homes, which is not exactly what we…

Bringing a new furry family member into your home is exciting and can be rewarding for you, your family member, and your new dog. However, with a new pooch comes many new responsibilities, so you should make sure that you’re ready to take your new role as pup parent seriously. Your dog will be with…

As dog owners, we like to think our furry friends are good judges of character and safety, but do dogs actually have good instincts that we should listen to? Read on to learn more about whether you can trust your dog’s instincts. Reading Body Language If it seems like your dog understands even the slightest…

Many dogs love nothing more than taking a joy ride in the passenger seat of your car, ears flapping and tail wagging. Letting your dog in your car is an exciting ride for all parties involved, but as many dog owners know, it comes with a price: dog hair everywhere! Here are some tips for…