While it might be a treat for you and your family, Halloween is a bit of a trick for some of our canine pals. Here are a few ways to keep your dog calm so that the experience is enjoyable for everyone!

Even though the risk of heatstroke is fading and snakes are heading into their dens for the winter, the cooler months bring unique dangers. From dangerous foods to antifreeze, read on to discover the top fall dangers for dogs.

In the autumn season, your dog may see fallen leaves as something to munch and crunch. Consuming leaves isn’t that dangerous — but it’s still a behavior to curb whether your dog is snatching an occasional stray leaf or consuming part of a leaf pile. Here’s how to stop this.

For this round of questions, our readers asked: How can I stop my dog from making a mess when we return home? Why doesn’t my dog obey my verbal commands? How do I stop my dog from being aggressive at the dinner table?

With autumn comes endless colorful leaves, a change to brisk temperatures and an overwhelming excitement for the upcoming holidays! As we embrace the change in seasons and adapt to them, it’s important that we make sure our pups do the same. Read here for tips on how to do that.

As sunset gets earlier and earlier, you might find yourself walking your dog in the dark each evening. This presents several safety concerns including issues like visibility to cars, vulnerability to predators and navigating nocturnal wildlife. Here are a few proactive ways you and your dog can stay safe.

It’s always wise to have a pet sitter for when you travel or for emergencies — but there are many factors to look out for and a lot to plan. Here are our best tips for finding your ideal dog sitter to keep your dog safe and comfortable.

If you’re bringing your dog out with you, it’s important to never leave your dog tied outside a business while you go inside. Unaccompanied dogs are susceptible to dognapping and can also be stressed out or harmed by interactions with unfamiliar people or other animals. Read more here.

When it comes to summertime activities that you and your dog can enjoy together, camping tops the list — but a successful camping trip with your dog requires careful planning. Read more on how to plan a safe and fun outdoors trip with your pup.

From beach days to boating to a simple game of fetch, there are plenty of ways for you and your dog to have some fun in the sun together. But as you’re slathering sunscreen on yourself, don’t forget to protect your pup, too.

As heat waves roll across the United States, it can be difficult to keep active dogs comfortable. It’s incredibly important to continue meeting your dog’s exercise and enrichment needs even during hot summer days. Read how to keep your dog active but cool in this article!

As summer spreads across the northern hemisphere, many of us are pulling our hiking boots out of the closet and getting ready to hit the trails with our dogs. Whether your dog is a seasoned trail veteran or a new puppy, you might want to brush up on some trail skills for your dog. Read more here!

Dogs, like all social animals, do best with clear boundaries and consistency in their social structure. Inconsistent or unclear routines in your home can create anxiety or lead to your dog not being sure how to act in a given situation. Here’s how to set boundaries with your dog.

As summer heats up and vaccination rates rise, many of us are looking forward to our first vacations in a very long time. Since our dogs have been quarantined and cooped us with us for the last year or more, it’s smart to plan ahead and prepare for your dog to join your vacation. Here are some tips!

While we sheltered in place, our dogs stopped going to daycare or training classes. In areas with strict lockdowns, dog parks and even popular hiking trails may have been closed down. Going forward, how can we get our dogs comfortable with other dogs again?

The basic idea is to let your dog look at the thing that scares them — in this case, a person — and then reward them, without overstepping their boundaries.

“Mud season is here! Despite weekly vacuuming and wiping, my car is always covered in muddy paw prints. How can we enjoy the great outdoors — or even a basic walk — without tracking mud all over our homes? Here are a few options for cleaning your dog’s paws after a muddy walk.”