Exercising with your dog

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If your dog is very energetic constantly getting himself into danger, there is a simple solution – exercise. An exhausted dog is a well behaved dog and to keep them both mentally and physically fit, all dogs need some form of regular cardio activity. Dogs tend to get bored if they do not get stimulated by exercise. And bad behavior of dogs starts along with boredom. When exercising a pet, one concern is that they may wander or get lost. But thanks to latest technology, there are dog tracking devices are available which provide detailed information on the whereabouts of your dog at all the times…

How to puppy-proof your home

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A puppy can be a lovable but very demanding addition to a home. Puppies require a lot of time and attention, and they need safe places where they can explore and grow.

To puppy-proof your home, first you need to clear the floor of any small items. These can include coins, paper clips, rubber bands, earrings, or any items that can be swallowed by your puppy and cause an emergency visit to the vet. Puppies are curious, and to them, anything lying around is worthy of play time. Electric cords are another hazard: you may have to tape cords up to keep them out of your puppy’s reach or put a bitter substance on them to prevent him from chewing on them. Another rule of thumb is… READ MORE

Keep Your Pet Summer Proof

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Summer is almost there and it is hot outside! During no other time of year does the outdoors beckon and we spend most of the day sunbathing. Summer season is when we tend to be more active – swimming, walking, and playing with our pets. But if we think it’s hot, can you imagine how our furry friends feel? It can’t be easy to have that thick skin and all that fur when outside temperatures are soaring. There are a few things we can do to summer-proof our dog and to make him more comfortable.

During summer, it is has been noted that there are more cases of dogs running away and getting lost or stolen. The smartest way to counteract this is by investing in a GPS tracker for your dogs. Check out how GPS locators for dogs such as SpotLight GPS have changed the way we keep our pets safe and secure Read more………