It’s probably one of the most frightening things that can happen: You’re out for a stroll and you get charged at and bitten by a dog. The dog could be on-leash or off-leash and you could be with your dog or
alone, the outcome is the same. You’ve been bitten, you’re hurt and you’re afraid.
Statiscally speaking, more than 4.5 … [more]
As pet parents, we have to take on the role of “protector” to our pets just as we do if we have young children in the house. During Poison Prevention Awareness Month (March), we have rounded up some ways in which dog parents can keep them safe from any kind of unintentional poisoning and other harm.
Remember, poison prevention awareness … [more]
Dog bites just happen. That is more of a myth than a truism. It is the rare dog who will bite without provocation. Dogs bite for many different reasons and if you’re an astute watcher of dog body language you may just be able to avoid getting bitten. If you have a dog who may bite — and remember it’s … [more]
February 20 has been designated as “Love Your Pet Day” but as pet lovers we know that loving your pets is a never-e
nding connection!
If you’re looking for ways to make today even more special for your pet here are some ways to celebrate the day together.
As a pet parent you hope that your dog will never bite anyone. Have you ever wondered, though, why do dogs bite? There are myriad reasons why dogs bite. There are also signs that your dog is getting ready to bite and if you understand his signs and body language you may be able to stop a bite before it … [more]
In case you missed it, we shared an article about how to prevent dog bites on Super Bowl Sunday. We now want to share dog safety tips for Super Bowl Sunday because we know it will be a day filled with delicious snacks, treats and alcohol — delicious for the humans, potentially harmful for your beloved fur-babies.
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Super Bowl Sunday is a time for friends and family to gather and for friendly rivalries to take center stage during the face-off of the two teams playing the game. Super Bowl parties are also a time when friends and family gather and it could be stressful for the dogs in your house; this is especially true when alcohol, loud … [more]
Today is Change A Dog’s Life Day and we have come up with five ways to change a dog’s life today and every day but before we do that, here’s some history on the day.
January 24 is a day to celebrate and to change the life of a dog for the rest of his life — for the better… [more]
The month of January has been designated National Train Your Dog Month by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). As a dog bite insurance professional I understand that a “well trained dog is one who is less likely to bite.” Dog trainin
g starts from the moment you bring your new puppy or adopted shelter dog … [more]