Health & Safety

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9 Ways Sit Means Sit is Keeping Your Dog Safe from Respiratory Disease

With recent focus on Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD), we take pride in our comprehensive measures to keep dogs safe, happy and healthy. Read more about them below. Proactive Measures in Action Five Fresh Air Exchangers Every kennel and training room at Sit Means Sit is equipped with top-tier variable fresh air exchangers. These systems…

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25 Thanksgiving Foods Dogs Can or Cannot Eat

Can dogs eat stuffing? Can dogs eat turkey breast? What Thanksgiving foods can dogs safely eat? The quick answer is that there are certain foods that are unsafe or unhealthy for your dog to consume, and it’s best to keep them out of reach of your dog. After all, the last thing anyone wants to…

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Traveling With Dogs

It’s summer, the perfect time to travel!  You might be considering bringing your dog with you on your next trip. For some dogs, it is a great solution! But for other dogs, you may want to pause and consider what’s best for them. Deciding whether or not your pup should join you on a big…

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Having A Pawsome 4th of July: The Guide to Keeping Your Dog Calm and Happy

Let’s get your dog ready for the 4th of July! The 4th of July is a thrilling time for humans, but it can be a nerve-wracking experience for our furry friends. Loud fireworks and boisterous celebrations can send dogs into a frenzy of anxiety and fear. However, with proper preparation and training, you can ensure…

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7 Tips to Avoid Picky Eaters

Is your dog picky with their meals?  Picky eating can sometimes snowball into a much bigger problem. What should be a simple chore can become a long process of pleading, coaxing, hand-feeding, or adding (and often wasting) expensive wet foods, toppers, or treats. That is why you want to address picky eating right away and…

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Canine Fitness Month – April

April is Canine Fitness Month, and it looks like the weather is turning around just in time to explore more of the great outdoors with your pup! It is the perfect time to take initiative and be more active with your pup. From a brisk, early-morning jog through the neighborhood to an invigorating hike through…

Winter Safety For Dogs

Winter Safety Tips For Dogs

Protect those Paws!  Your dog’s paws are particularly vulnerable during colder months since they are exposed directly to snow and ice, as well as harsh chemicals used to clear roads and sidewalks. It’s best to try and avoid walking through areas that have been treated. However, during any extreme temperatures, it’s good to get into…

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Car Safety Tips For Dogs

We all know that children should always be seated properly in the backseat of a car. The same goes for our four legged friends! The first image that comes to mind when you think of a dog riding in the car might be that classic vision of a happy dog hanging its head out the…

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

During this time each year, there is an uptick in dogs that end up at the vet for ingesting things that made them sick. So let’s keep your pup safe this year! Foods To Avoid Dogs should avoid eating turkey skin, bones, seasoning, garlic, sage, onion, nutmeg, alcohol, xylitol, chocolate, raisins/grapes, fatty foods, gravy, nuts, sage,…

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Trainer Tips: Preparing for the 4th of July

Fireworks, cheering, loud music, and fun. These are a few things that come to mind when preparing for next month’s festivities. But what we don’t always think about are the dogs and other furry friends that get lost around this time of year. That’s why we’re here to give you some helpful tips and guidelines…

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Tips for Working from Home

With everything going on, you might find yourself at home for the next few weeks.  Your dog will certainly be happy to spend time with you, but we know getting them enough exercise can be tough without a regular routine. That’s why we are here with some helpful tips! MAKE TIME FOR TRAINING Training 15…