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What Summer Treats Can You Share with Your Dog? Summer is a delicious time of year full of seasonal treats. While we lick our ice cream cones and indulge in our picnic spreads, we’ve probably watched our wide-eyed dogs turn on the charm and beg to share. It’s hard to turn down those puppy dog eyes, but it’s helpful to know what treats are a healthy (albeit still tasty!) option for your pet.   Berries Berries are the perfect bite-size snack. These fruits are high in nutritious properties, like antioxidants and fiber, which can make a nice, occasional add-on to...

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...

Six Reasons to Re-Think Retractable Leashes Here at Sparky Steps, pet safety is always our primary concern. When we walk dogs, we use standard leashes for the dependable control they provide. Pet owners sometimes ask us how we feel about retractable leashes. Actually, we don’t use them – for some very specific reasons. Do you use a retractable leash with your own pooch at home? We definitely understand their appeal! You probably know the type of leash we’re talking about: They’re typically designed with a hard plastic case that houses a thin, flexible cord. This cord unspools so roving canines...

Indestructible Dog Toys When it comes to chew toys, is your dog a demolition expert? At Sparky Steps, we know that no two dogs are alike. Because of that, some dogs need toys that are more indestructible than others. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of three “indestructible” dog toys that your pet can sink his teeth into!   Nylabone Nylabone dog toys offer both long-lasting edible dog bones and “indestructible” chew toys. There are a wide variety of bone-shaped chew toys available. While your pet is sure to love chewing the toy, they will also the bones’ taste. Nylabone...

4 Tips on How to Introduce a New Pet to Kids Your kids have been pleading and making that adorable sad face every time you turn around. So, you've finally given in and decided to adopt a family pet. The family has agreed to visit the local shelter and find a new companion that everyone can adore. But before you take the leap into becoming a pet parent, it would be wise to do some investigation on the best way to introduce your kids to your new family member. The initial meeting of kids and a new dog can influence...