by sundanceretrievers | Jul 26, 2024 | dog care, Uncategorized
Taking care of our fur companions often means spaying and neutering. Or at least, it should mean spaying and neutering if you’re not a professional breeder*. And when the day finally comes, it is certainly an anxious time. The days following a successful procedure are...
by sundanceretrievers | Jul 18, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog care, living with dogs, Uncategorized
There are a lot of studies about humans and bedtime and our animal companions. Overall, including dogs and cats, it looks like about 56% of American adults let their pets in their beds at night. That number goes upward of 76% if you look at just dogs and if you take...
by sundanceretrievers | Jul 12, 2024 | dog care, Uncategorized
If you’re going on a long vacation and don’t have a family member or friend who can take your dog while you’re away, you’re probably facing a boarding situation. And boarding your best pup friend can create some anxiety for your dog and for you. We’re here with tips...
by sundanceretrievers | Jun 19, 2024 | dog care, living with dogs, Safe and Happy Dogs, Training Tips, Uncategorized
Last week we wrote about dog collars 101: the types of dog collars and how to choose what’s best for your dog. Now onto dog leashes 101. Because yes, just like collars, there are a wide variety that may be confusing to first time dog owners. And there are differences,...
by sundanceretrievers | May 26, 2024 | dog care, living with dogs, Uncategorized
If you have a dog or dogs at home, you know the worries about leaving them for the hours you have to head into an office. Will they ruin anything, from furniture to art to books? Will they be bored? Will they be lonely and miss you? Will they feel abandoned? We’re...
by sundanceretrievers | May 16, 2024 | dog care, Uncategorized
Obviously your dog won’t be using this tech ((ha)) but helpful tech for your dog will certainly be helpful to you. We’ve already written about some apps that can be helpful and fun for life with your dog. Check those out. Our lives are busy, to say the...