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.”