College is tough no matter what your circumstances are, but having a dog while in college can make things even trickier. You might think that bringing a dog along with you will be a great way to stave off loneliness and keep a responsible routine, but owning a dog while attending school full-time can be another full-time task.
You may not be able to prevent all dog bites, but you can certainly protect yourself from a dog bite by practicing preventative measures. No one wants to believe that their loving family pet can “snap” and bite a friend, family member or stranger, but it does happen.
In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that close … [more]
No pet parent wants to think his or her dog could bite someone, but it can happen even to the “best” of dogs. Dogs, like humans, can be unpredictable. If you understand your dog and his body language, 
though you will be alerted when he is uncomfortable and when he might bite whether out of fear, anxiety or out of … [more]
Some people walk into dog ownership (or to being a pet parent) without knowing what costs are involved
in shareing their lives with a dog. In the first year of a puppy’s life, they spend inordinate amounts of time at the veterinarian’s office for health check-ups and vaccinations.
As your dog ages, as long as she remains healthy you may … [more]
July is Pet Loss Prevention Month and is a campaign spearheaded by PetHub as a way to raise awareness of the importance of not only microchipping your dog, but to making certain he or she is wearing a collar with your up-to-date contact information.
Many pet parents put a leash and collar on their dogs when they let them outside … [more]
The United States Fire Administration found that house fires affect 500,000 pets annually, with about 1,000 of the incidents being caused by pets themselves. Many of these fires are easily preventable, which is why July 15th has been named National Pet Fire Safety Day to focus on helping pet owners prevent fires and plan for emergencies.
Even a … [more]
It’s almost the Dog Days of Summer and we know that families like to take vacations — whether week-
long ones or just a day away at the beach and of course they want to take their beloved fur babies with them! How to enjoy the beach with your dog is a question we hear from our policy holders who … [more]
The Fourth of July with its colorful displays of fireworks and blasts of light in the sky are enjoyable for humans but not so much for their canine family members. The Fourth of July and the day after are the most active in animal shelters because many dogs get frightened, run away and get lost.
If your dog is afraid … [more]
In light of recent celebrity suicides, we found it necessary to share with you the health benefits of having 
a dog. We aren’t making light of mental illness, depression and suicide, but we do know — as there have been studies to support the claim — that sharing your life with a dog brings with it myriad health benefits.
They … [more]
Puppies and dogs are both adorable and cuddly. Did you also know that a puppies and dogs can make you healthier and happier? It’s true.
Chances are you have heard the research that shows that the simple act of petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure. There has been new research that now shows that simple ways … [more]