Blog — Category_Rain

Raining on Your Parade: How to Walk Your Dog in Wet Weather When it comes to taking Buster for his daily jaunt, not every day can be like the 1985 hit “Walking on Sunshine”—as another song from Ella Fitzgerald says, into each life some rain must fall. Rainy day walks might be one of those chores that leave you cursing under your breath. Some dogs won’t go out in the rain even when coaxed, so if you have one of those pups you’re off the hook. But there are some, of course, that enjoy their daily walks so much that...

Storm Stress? Five Hints to Soothe an Anxious Hound The Midwest can truly be a mixed bag of weather-related spectacles. Here at Sparky Steps, our dog walkers understand this firsthand. A single Chicago season might include everything from sudden windstorms, to driving rain, to thundersnow. Humans can prepare themselves – but when it comes to our prized pups, it’s tough to explain rough weather in advance. And if your dog is afraid of loud noises, even a brief summer squall could provoke a full-fledged canine panic attack. Fortunately, there are sensible steps you can take to help soothe, reassure and...

Five Rainy Day Activities For You and Your Dog Along with warmer weather comes summer rain and storms. Sometimes these storms can last for hours, even days, making you and your dog go stir crazy from sitting inside all day. However, we at Sparky Steps think that just because you can’t take your dog on a walk doesn’t mean that you still can’t have fun or get exercise indoors. Here are some activities for you and your dog to do while it’s raining cat and dogs outside:   Puzzle Toys Puzzle toys can be great for dogs not only when...