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How to Introduce Your Dog To Your New Baby   Congratulations on the new baby! Parenting is a hard, yet a rewarding experience, and no better way of sharing this wonderful experience than with your dog. Before letting man’s best friend near your newborn, there are a few safety precautions you need to understand about dog and baby first encounters. According to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia, has reported that there are about 800,000 dog bites a year that need medical attention with about 334,000 cases a year that are severe enough for hospital treatment....

We interviewed Sarah from Cleveland Heights, OH, USA with Wrigley, A.K.A. @LordWrigleyOfTheErie on Instagram!   Tell us about Wrigley "Wrigley is our shelter rescue of three months now. He was originally pulled from a high kill shelter in Texas to be brought up to Ohio. Since he’s “middle-aged” it was harder for him to be adopted but we think he’s perfect as is. He’s really come out of his shell, learned what toys are, and been spoiled with the best of the best. His favorite toys are rope toys despite the fact that he rips them up. He has never once...

We interviewed Tonia Bonello from Sydney Australia with Ruby, A.K.A. @RubyBTheCavoodle on Instagram! Tell us about Ruby! "She is full of energy and life and makes us smile every single day. We could imagine life without her. She’s very smart and knows the rules of the house and has a cheeky look when she’s about to do something she knows she shouldn’t be doing. She loves to steal socks to get us to chase her and her game always ends under a bed where we can’t reach her. We adore her.“   Who are you? What are you about!  “Normal two...

We interviewed Leanne & Tim from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with their pet Freya, A.K.A. @MY.FRIEND.FREYA on Instagram! Tell us about Freya! " Freya is a female Pitbull boxer (75% Pitbull, 25% boxer). She’s got the face, slim build, and energy of a boxer, with the height, raptor tail, and cuddly nature of a Pitbull. Because of her unique features, people assume she’s a boxer puppy. She was born May 18, 2018 on a farm outside Battleford, SK Canada. She’s smart, catches on to tricks quickly, and loves spending time with us.” Who are you? What are you about!  “We’re two working...

At-Home Dog Grooming During COVID-19 When times are trying, loyal canines can provide much-needed companionship. But current social distancing guidelines are changing the way we care for them.  For example, The Atlantic reports that professional groomers are temporarily discouraging dog owners from coming in. It seems that tight facility layouts can make it nearly impossible to maintain a safe degree of separation. In the era of COVID-19, are there easy at-home dog grooming tips for concerned pet parents? Fortunately, YES! Even if you’re staying closer to home, you can still keep Fido neat and clean. Read on for some helpful...