Companions for Your Pets
Companions for Your Pets
As summer and warm weather arrives, your pup may be feeling the need to cool down with a nice dip in the lake, the pool, or even the ocean.
Naturally we may think that canines are amazing swimmers, but that isn’t necessarily the case.
Dogs don’t play hard to get. If they’re happy, chances are you’ll know it, between the tail-wagging, licks, and yelps of joy. Despite that, pet parents often wonder whether their pups are truly happy on a consistent basis. After all, they can’t tell you with words, so you have to figure out what their behavior means.
It can be difficult for our furry friends to adapt to the lack of attention, change in routine, and lifestyle that a newborn baby can bring into the household. Fortunately, there are some ways to prepare your pup for this upcoming change in their lives.
If you take some time to implement these changes around your house and in your habits, it will not only help your dog feel prepared to welcome the new family member with ease and joy – it will also allow you more space to enjoy the newborn stage with your bundle of joy.
Like humans, dogs tend to be more prone to relaxing indoors and less activity as it gets colder outside. It’s also absolutely common for their owners to run out of ideas to keep them entertained after the first few days staying inside the house.
It can be difficult for our furry friends to adapt to the lack of attention, change in routine, and lifestyle that a newborn baby can bring into the household. Fortunately, there are some ways to prepare your pup for this upcoming change in their lives…
If you take some time to implement these changes around your house and in your habits, it will not only help your dog feel prepared to welcome the new family member with ease and joy – it will also allow you more space to enjoy the newborn stage with your bundle of joy.
Just like us, dogs can experience anxiety and feelings of uneasiness. But there are things we can do to help them through any major transition. Here are a few tips to help your pet adjust to this “new normal” as you go back to work.
Have you suffered from feelings of ‘pet parent guilt when you’re away enjoying a well-deserved, annual vacation? Pet parent guilt is commonly described as a feeling of sadness or pain around leaving your dog for various reasons – like going to spend a vacation with your friends, family or partner – and it usually results in less time being enjoyed and more time worrying about the wellbeing of your pup in your absence.
But what if you could enjoy your vacation time more, knowing that your pet was also getting a little ‘vacation’ too? Sounds a little too good to be true?
Just like humans, dogs thrive when they are socializing and interacting with other dogs – and with people, too! By getting proper socialization time early in their development, this sets the stage for a happy, healthy life as the loyal companions we know and love. Socialization can also help create a happy environment at home for everyone.
Are you on the fence about whether or not you should send your dog to doggy daycare? Maybe you’re not sure if it’s *actually* a necessity for you and your precious pup or if it’s just something that crazy dog moms do… Trust us, we get it. It can be a big transition for both you and your pet and a big decision to make for your family.