Winter Pet Safety: De-Icing Tips for Pet Owners
As the Upstate NY area continue to endure snow, sleet and ice, it’s important to remember that four-legged friends require special care during the cold winter months. Before you pull out the de-icer to use on your sidewalk or driveway, consider whether or not the method is actually safe. Many chemical de-icers cause harm to […]
Do Dog Owners Live Longer?
Do pet owners live longer lives? Studies are showing that dog owners may in fact live longer lives. However, those same studies are beginning to show that dog owners may also live healthier and happier lives as well. There are many benefits to owning a dog. Dogs are non-judgmental, providing their humans with unconditional love. […]
Pet SEO: Tips For Marketing Your Dog Business!
How is marketing your dog business in the Saratoga Springs NY region different from other types of businesses? If you have a new or established dog-related business in the Saratoga Springs, Albany and Upstate NY region, you have the perfect setting for success! Saratoga Springs is a dog-friendly city that welcomes our canine companions with […]
Dog Lover’s Introduction to Safe Landscaping Practices
I remember a client from the first year I worked in the landscaping industry, in 2005. A shelf in her garage looked like an arsenal, every kind of pesticide, herbicide and poison the chemical companies made was there, and used liberally at the owner’s whim. Another detail I noticed about the property was how it […]
How to Remove Skunk Smell From Your Dog
Has your dog been sprayed by a skunk? Even if the answer is no, you should know what to do – just in case. There are products on the market such as Skunk Off and Skunk Kleen that are designed to get rid of the horrible smell, but there is also a simple home remedy that […]
Sweet Potato Dog Chews
This super-simple chewy dog treat is packed full of vitamins like Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron! Making these sweet potato dog treats are super simple and make a great alternative to rawhides. Ingredients: 2 to 3 organic sweet potatoes Directions: Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes (you can peel them if you would like). Slice the […]
Thanksgiving Treats for Your Dog
Thanksgiving is here and it’s one of my favorite holidays! I am pretty sure it is my dog Tucker’s favorite holiday as well. Four to six hours of amazing smelling food aromas lingering around the house, what dog wouldn’t love that! How will your dog be spending Thanksgiving? Tucker will spend the day on the […]
Teaching Your Dog To Take Treats Gently
Dogs often lunge at food that is offered to them, sometimes making painful contact with hands and fingers. This can be a frequent problem if you have young children. In order to avoid this problem there are two rules to teach your dog: 1. Never take food from a hand until I say “Get it”, […]
6 Reasons to Adopt a Dog
Thinking of adding a new member to your family? Here are six reasons to adopt a dog from a local shelter or rescue organization. 1. You’ll Save a Life If more people chose to adopt, the number of euthanized animals would decrease dramatically. According to The Humane Society, about 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs – […]
Easy Pumpkin Dog Treats
‘Tis the season for pumpkin. Simple pumpkin treats for your pup! Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dry milk 2 1/2 cups flour (I used wheat flour) Water Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blend eggs and pumpkin together; add salt, dry milk, and flour. Add water as […]