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 | Jul 5, 2024 | dog behaviors, Uncategorized
Do you call them doggie kisses? Do you think it’s a sweet behavior or is it something you’ve tried to stop them from doing? Depending on the size and type of dog, of course, a doggie kiss can be, well, pretty sloppy all the way to kinda gross. And most people probably...
by sundanceretrievers | Jun 21, 2024 | dog behaviors, dog health, Safe and Happy Dogs, Uncategorized
It seems like a no-brainer that dog parks are just totally a good thing. A fun thing. A needed thing. Really… who doesn’t want a fenced in space where your dogs can run free or where you could just go and watch dogs romping playfully? But if you dig a bit deeper, you...
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,...