Unlike cats, dogs aren’t obligate carnivores. That means that although their “natural” diet does consist primarily of meat, they also eat plant materials. They can eat a surprisingly wide variety of foods, as long as they’re getting the right nutritional balance. This includes vegetables and grains, and dry dog food
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It just turned April at the time of writing this; the Northeast snow finally melted from the long winter and spring rain showers began turning my yard into a melting pot of dog poo. One step outside my door gave me the horrific realization of neglecting a seasons worth of
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As much as we wish we could keep our dogs with us 24/7, everyday life has a habit of getting in the way. Most dog owners are forced to leave their best friend behind for many hours each day while they’re at work, school, or out running errands. It’s easy
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Some dog owners give their dogs free run of the house, but there are always some pretty compelling reasons to keep them out of some areas. In some cases, you might not want large dogs that shed and have dog odor to jump up on your bed. In other cases,
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Technology is rapidly becoming a large part of home safety and maintenance, from electronic doorbells with cameras and digital thermostats that can be controlled from your phone. For pet lovers, the most recent innovation gaining traction is pet cameras. Pet cameras are exactly what they sound like, cameras in your house
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This is our journey testing the top wireless dog fences, electric dog fences, and GPS systems. We also detail what the differences are between the three. As summer quickly approaches, our pets are just as excited to spend time outdoors as we are. For a dog, there's nothing quite like
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You’ve probably been taught from a very early age about how important it is to brush your teeth every day, not to mention flossing and going to the dentist. Oral hygiene is important, even though it’s easy to overlook sometimes. This is true not only for you, but also for
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Over the course of your dogs life, there are quite a few stages and situations where "accidents" might happen indoors. If you have ever had a puppy, you know what a long and arduous journey housebreaking can be! Along the way you'll end up with plenty of accidents indoors which
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Are you looking for an easier way to let your small dog up onto your bed, couch, or other furniture around the house? Picking your pooch up and down all the time is a hassle and robs them of their freedom. That's where a set of the best dog stairs
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There are many joys of owning dogs, but all of the added chores associated with them isn't one of them. I'm all about automating whatever is possible to get more free time for myself which is why I'm writing about dog doors. If you've never had a dog door in your
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